Match the Structure with the Correct Description

question 24

Short Answer

Match the structure with the correct description.
-neurons that both receive and transmit signals; most are located in the central nervous system
A)nerve
B)axon
C)dendrite
D)chemical synapse
E)trigger zone
F)motor neuron
G)sensory neuron
H)interneuron
I)neurotransmitter
J)meninges

• A)nerve
• B)axon
• C)dendrite
• D)chemical synapse
• E)trigger zone
• F)motor neuron
• G)sensory neuron
• H)interneuron
• I)neurotransmitter
• J)meninges

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to chemical signals, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, within the body.

Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons.

Epithelial Cell

Cells that line the surfaces of the body, including skin, blood vessels, and organs, serving as a barrier and interface with the environment.