by alex
Neurons are the building blocks of the nervous system, transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how neurons function, their structure, and their role in the brain. Sharpen your knowledge and dive into the fascinating world of neurons!
Neuron Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of a neuron?
To provide structural support
To transmit electrical signals
To produce hormones
To store energy
2. Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals?
Axon
Dendrites
Soma
Synapse
3. What is the gap between two neurons called?
Axon terminal
Dendritic spine
Synaptic cleft
Myelin sheath
4. Which type of neuron carries signals from the central nervous system to muscles?
Sensory neurons
Motor neurons
Interneurons
Glial cells
5. What is the main function of the myelin sheath?
To protect the neuron
To speed up signal transmission
To store neurotransmitters
To connect neurons
6. Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the ‘fight or flight’ response?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
7. What is the term for the electrical charge that travels down the axon of a neuron?
Resting potential
Graded potential
Action potential
Threshold potential
8. Which part of the neuron contains the nucleus?
Axon
Dendrites
Soma
Synapse
9. Which type of glial cell forms the myelin sheath in the central nervous system?
Astrocytes
Microglia
Oligodendrocytes
Schwann cells
10. What is the primary role of neurotransmitters?
To generate electrical signals
To protect neurons
To transmit signals across synapses
To provide energy to neurons
