Neuron Structure and Function Worksheet
Explore the basic structure and function of a neuron, the fundamental unit of the nervous system, with this Grade 7 science worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided diagram to help you identify parts of the neuron.
Study the diagram of a neuron below.
1. What is the main function of a neuron?
To digest food
To transmit electrical and chemical signals
To pump blood
To provide structural support
2. Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
Axon
Cell body
Dendrite
Myelin sheath
3. The long extension that carries electrical signals away from the cell body is called the .
4. The covers the axon and helps speed up the transmission of signals.
5. A neuron is a type of muscle cell.
True
False
6. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse.
True
False
7. Briefly describe the role of the synapse in neuron communication.