Neurons

Question 1

What are neurons and what are they responsible for?

Answer 1

They are specialised cells that transmit information throughout the body. They’re responsible for sending and receiving neurotransmitters

Question 2

How do neurons communicate?

Answer 2

Through chemical and electrical forms.

Question 3

Do all animals have neurons?

Answer 3

Yes (except sea sponges)

Question 4

Do plants have neuron cells?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

Name the parts of the neuron

Answer 5

1. Dendrite
2. Axon
3. Cell body
4. Axon terminal

Question 6

What does the cell body do?

Answer 6

It’s where the nucleus lies. It stores the neuron’s DNA and makes protein

Question 7

What does the dendrite do +look like?

Answer 7

It is where a neuron receives info from other cells. It has a leaf like structure called spines

Question 8

What does the axon do?

Answer 8

It carries electrical signals away from the cell body towards other neurons, muscles, or glands

Question 9

What does the axon terminal do?

Answer 9

It is the nerve ending