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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neuronsaxondendriteaxon terminalgene
- 2. Multiple ChoiceA network of branches coming from individual cells. They carry information and electrical signals in the brain and nervous systemaxonaxon terminaldendriteneuron
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThis insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron. It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.neuronmyelin sheathdendriteneurotransmitter
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neuronsmyelin sheathneurotransmitteraxonaxon terminal
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another. It is where communication occurs between an axon and dendritesynapseaxon terminalimpulsemyelin
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow many nerve cells does the brain contain?100 million86 billion86 million100 billion
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe correct direction of the neural impulse within one neuron.Axon Terminal to DendriteDendrite to Axon TerminalCell Body to AxonAxon Terminal to Cell Body
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which is the following is represented by the letter B?
cell body
nucleus
dendrite
axon
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which is represented by the letter E?
Axon
Myelin sheath
schwan cells
terminal branches
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which is represented by the letter G?
axon
myelin sheath
schwan cell
terminal branches
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