1) What is the primary function of a neuron? a) Protecting organs b) Transmitting electrical and chemical signals c) Breaking down nutrients d) Producing hormones 2) Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals? a) Axon b) Myelin sheath c) Dendritres d) Synapse 3) What is the name of the long projection that transmits signals away from the cell body? a) Synapse b) Axon c) Soma d) Node of RAnvier 4) What structure insulates axons and speeds up signal transmission? a) Soma b) Dendrites c) Myelin Sheath d) Axon Terminals 5) What is the gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released? a) Synapse b) Axon Hilock c) Node of Ranvier d) Soma 6) Which part of the neuron contains the nucleus? a) Dendrites b) Soma c) Axon d) Synaptic terminal 7) What type of neuron carries information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system? a) Motor neuron b) Sensory neuron c) Interneuron d) Satellite neuron 8) What is the role of Schwann cells? a) Produce neurotransmitters b) Form myelin in the peripheral nervous system c) Regulate blood flow d) Conduct action potentials 9) What is the purpose of nodes of Ranvier? a) Increase conduction speed b) Store neurotransmitters c) Prevent signal loss d) Protect the axon 10) What type of neuron connects sensory and motor neurons? a) Sensory neuron b) Motor neuron c) Interneuron d) Schwann cell

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