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The part of the neuron that typically receives messages is the ______.
The part of the neuron that typically receives messages is the ______.
dendrite
Which of the following best describes the role of the axon?
Which of the following best describes the role of the axon?
- Receiving signals from other neurons
- Transmitting electrical impulses (correct)
- Storing genetic information
- Insulating the neuron
The soma of a neuron primarily functions to send messages to other neurons.
The soma of a neuron primarily functions to send messages to other neurons.
False (B)
What is the main function of the axon terminal?
What is the main function of the axon terminal?
Match the neuron type with its description:
Match the neuron type with its description:
Which of the following structures is responsible for holding genetic information?
Which of the following structures is responsible for holding genetic information?
A nerve fiber is defined as a bundle of axons.
A nerve fiber is defined as a bundle of axons.
A nerve is a bundle composed of multiple ________.
A nerve is a bundle composed of multiple ________.
Which of these lists the neuron's parts in the order that an electrical impulse travels through the cell?
Which of these lists the neuron's parts in the order that an electrical impulse travels through the cell?
Briefly define what a neuron is.
Briefly define what a neuron is.
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Dendrites
Dendrites
Receives messages for the neuron.
Axon terminal
Axon terminal
Sends messages from a neuron.
Soma
Soma
The cell body that holds the nucleus.
Nucleus
Nucleus
Holds genetic information of the cell.
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Axon
Axon
Conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron’s cell body.
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Neuron
Neuron
A brain cell that receives and sends messages.
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Nerve Fiber
Nerve Fiber
A long axon.
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Nerve
Nerve
A bundle of nerve fibers (axons).
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Unipolar Neuron
Unipolar Neuron
Neuron with one process extending from its cell body.
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Bipolar Neuron
Bipolar Neuron
Neuron with two processes extending from its cell body.
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- Dendrites receive messages
- The nucleus is located in the soma
- Axon terminals send messages
Neuron Functions
- Axon terminals send messages
- Dendrites receive messages
- Soma holds the nucleus
- The nucleus holds genetic information
- Dendrites receive messages
- The axon is a long part of the neuron, and electrical impulses travel down it
- Axon terminals send messages
Neuron Types
- The first neuron is bipolar
- The second neuron is multipolar
- The third neuron is unipolar
Definitions
- A neuron is a brain cell that receives and sends messages
- A nerve fiber is a long axon
- A nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers (axons)
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