The Neuron

Question 1

What is the function of Dendrites

Answer 1

Carries impulses from the environment or other neurons toward the cell body

Question 2

What is the function of the nucleus

Answer 2

Contains the instructions of the neuron and keeps it functioning

Question 3

What is the function of the cell body (Soma)

Answer 3

Contains the nucleus and much of the cytoplasm. Most of the metabolic activity of the cell takes place in the cell body

Question 4

What is the function of the axon

Answer 4

Carries impulses away from the cell body

Question 5

What is the function of a myelin sheath

Answer 5

Insulates and allows impulses to move quickly along the neuron

Question 6

What is the function of nodes of ranvier

Answer 6

Raises membrane voltage during the creation of action potential

Question 7

What is the function of axon terminals

Answer 7

Release neurotransmitter when stimulated by an impulse carried by the axon