Question
The diagram below represents a neuron.
(a) i) Identify the neuron.
ii) Give a reason.
(b)Identify the parts labeled A and D.
A
D
(c)State the function of neuron.
(a) i) Identify the neuron.
ii) Give a reason.
(b)Identify the parts labeled A and D.
A
D
(c)State the function of neuron.
Answer
(a) i) Sensory neuron / Afferent neuron
ii) - Cell body of the axon
- Short axon
- No dendrites on the cell body
(b) A - schwann cells
D - node of ranvier
(c) Transmits impulse from receptors/ sense organs to central nervous system / brain/ spinal cord.
ii) - Cell body of the axon
- Short axon
- No dendrites on the cell body
(b) A - schwann cells
D - node of ranvier
(c) Transmits impulse from receptors/ sense organs to central nervous system / brain/ spinal cord.