Nerve Conduction Answers

Which structures are unique to neurons? Check all that apply.

insulates the axon so that nerve impulses can be transmitted quickly

contains the control center and powerhouse of the cel

receives information and carries it to the cell body

Once a stimulus changes the membrane potential, the neuron conducts an impulse called a(n) .

This causes the charge outside the cell to temporarily become and

the inside to temporarily become .

When the action potential arrives at the axon terminal it reaches a junction called the

Because the nerve impulse cannot cross the synaptic cleft, are released.