Neuron Structure and Function Worksheet
Explore the basic structure and function of a neuron, the fundamental unit of the nervous system, through various question types.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram provided for questions related to neuron structure.
Observe the diagram of a neuron below.
1. Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
Axon
Dendrite
Cell body
Myelin sheath
2. What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?
Produce neurotransmitters
Speed up nerve impulse transmission
Provide structural support to the neuron
Regulate cell metabolism
3. The is the long, slender projection of a nerve cell that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
4. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers released from the to transmit signals across a synapse.
5. Sensory neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.
True
False
6. The synapse is the junction between two neurons where information is transmitted.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the difference between a sensory neuron and a motor neuron.