Neuron Structure and Function Quiz

• Neurons are specialized cells that transmit chemical and electrical signals in the brain.
• The primary components of a neuron are the soma (cell body), the axon (a long, slender projection), dendrites (tree-like structures), and synapses (specialized junctions between neurons).
• Some axons are covered with myelin, a fatty material that acts as an insulator and conductor to speed up the process of communication.
• Sensory neurons are neurons responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into corresponding internal stimuli.
• Motor neurons are neurons located in the central nervous system (CNS) and project their axons outside of the CNS to directly or indirectly control muscles.
• Interneurons act as the "middle men" between sensory and motor neurons, which convert external stimuli to internal stimuli and control muscle movement.
• Glial cells are non-neuronal cells that provide structure and support to neurons.
• Synapses are the junctions between the neuron's terminal and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.
• Myelin is a white, fatty material composed of lipids and lipoproteins that surrounds the axons of nerves and facilitates swift communication.
• Nodes of Ranvier are periodic gaps in the myelin sheath where the signal is recharged as it moves along the axon.
• The neuron is the basic building block of the brain and central nervous system.
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Test your knowledge about neurons and their components with this quiz. Learn about the soma, axon, dendrites, synapses, myelin, and the function of sensory, motor, and interneurons.