Neuron

Synapse

Dendrite

Axon

Dendrites, Axon, Cell body

Synapse, Nucleus, Axon

Cell body, Dendrites, Axon hillock

Nucleus, Dendrites, Axon

To receive signals from other neurons

To send signals to other neurons

To control the neuron's activities

To store the neuron's genetic information

To receive signals from other neurons

To send signals to other neurons

To control the neuron's activities

To store the neuron's genetic information

To receive signals from other neurons

To send signals to other neurons

To control the neuron's activities

To store the neuron's genetic information

To protect the axon

To speed up the transmission of signals

To insulate the axon

All of the above

The junction between two neurons

The gap between two neurons

The space between two neurons

The point where two neurons meet

Chemical synapses and electrical synapses

Excitatory synapses and inhibitory synapses

Presynaptic synapses and postsynaptic synapses

All of the above

To transmit signals between neurons

To control the neuron's activities

To store the neuron's genetic information

All of the above

Excitatory synapses increase the likelihood of a neuron firing, while inhibitory synapses decrease the likelihood of a neuron firing

Excitatory synapses use neurotransmitters, while inhibitory synapses use electrical signals

Excitatory synapses are found in the central nervous system, while inhibitory synapses are found in the peripheral nervous system

None of the above

To transmit signals between neurons

To control the neuron's activities

To store the neuron's genetic information

All of the above

The period of time after an action potential when a neuron cannot fire another action potential

The period of time before an action potential when a neuron can fire another action potential

The period of time during which an action potential is traveling down the axon

None of the above

To produce the myelin sheath around axons

To insulate the axons

To protect the axons

All of the above

To produce the myelin sheath around axons

To insulate the axons

To protect the axons

All of the above

To provide nutrients to neurons

To remove waste products from neurons

To regulate the extracellular environment of neurons

All of the above