Neurons

Question 1

Which types of neurons move impulses from the brain and spinal cord to the body?

Accepted Answer

motor

Question 2

What supports and protects the neurons during the transmission of impulses?

Accepted Answer

glial cells

Question 3

The axon terminal changes impulses from ____ signals to _____ signals.

Accepted Answer

electrical to chemical

Question 4

In what order do sensory neurons transport impulses?

Accepted Answer

from the body to the brain

Question 5

These extensions of a neuron carry impulses away from the cell body.

Accepted Answer

axons

Question 6

True or False: Axons are never any longer than 5 centimeters.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 7

What is the special type of cells that send electrical signals from the brain to the body?

Accepted Answer

neurons

Question 8

This is a short, branch-like structure of a neuron that receives impulses form other neurons.

Accepted Answer

dendrite

Question 9

What are the 2 main types of neurons in the human body?

Accepted Answer

sensory & motor

Question 10

Dendrites are able to detect impulses from about how many different cells at one time?

Accepted Answer

thousands

Question 11

True or False: Neurons have common organelles AND structures that allow communication.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 12

What term is used for the chemical signal that is released between the neuron and other cells?

Accepted Answer

neurotransmitter

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