4. Tissues & Histology

Which function does a neuron perform in the human body?

What part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

What are the branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals called?

Which structure is responsible for transmitting signals from one nerve cell to the next?

Which of the following is the portion of a neuron that sends a signal to other neurons?

Which part of a neuron is responsible for carrying nerve impulses away from the cell body?

Which of the following parts of a neuron integrates information from other neurons?

Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons or target cells?

Which part of a neuron receives information from other neurons?

What is the primary role of nervous tissue in the heart?

The interplay of multiple excitatory and inhibitory inputs most affects which part of a neuron?

Which of the following describes what happens when a neuron sends a signal?

What is the primary function of a dendrite in a neuron?

Which of the following structures helps electrical impulses speed along the length of the axon?

Which portion of the neuron is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses?