Neurons

Question 1

What is the function of the Axon?

Answer 1

Long arm of neuron – an electrical impulse passes through to communicate to others

Question 2

What is the function of the Dendrites?

Answer 2

Receives messages from other neurons in order to trigger an action potential (an electrical impulse) within the cell

Question 3

What is the function of the Cell Body?

Answer 3

Location of key components of the cell

Question 4

What is the function of the Nucleus?

Answer 4

Stores DNA

Question 5

What is the function of the Axon Hillock?

Answer 5

Generates electrical impulse

Question 6

What is the function of the Myelin Sheath?

Answer 6

Coats the axon and speeds up action potential

Question 7

What is the function of the Nodes of Ranvier?

Answer 7

Gaps between each myelin sheath

Question 8

What is the function of the Synapse?

Answer 8

The space between two adjacent neurons. Can pass chemical messages to further neurons across the synaptic gap.

Question 9

What is the function of the Schwann Cell?

Answer 9

Where small electrical impulses are generated.

Question 10

What is the function of the Axon Terminal?

Answer 10

Transmits messages via neurotransmitters to other cells.