NEURON FUNCTION WORKSHEET
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Dendrites.
Answer: The beginning of a neuron; where neurotransmitters bind to
receptors. Start of Action Potential.
◍ Cell Body.
Answer: Contains the nucleus and organelles. "normal cell" area
◍ What is the cerebrum responsible for?.
Answer: Directs voluntary movement, sensory processing, language and
communication, learning and memory.
◍ What is the medulla oblongata responsible for?.
Answer: Breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and swallowing and
digestion.
◍ What is reuptake?.
Answer: the sending neuron reabsorbs the excess neurotransmitters
◍ Nucleus.
Answer: Contains the DNA of the brain cell. Tells the cell what type of
neuron it is.
◍ What is a reflex arc?.
Answer: It contains your natural reactions that you do without thinking.
◍ Which type of neuron is only found in a reflex arc?.
Answer: interneurons
◍ What is the cerebellum responsible for?.
Answer: Regulates balance, and coordinates voluntary muscle (skeletal)
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Dendrites.
Answer: The beginning of a neuron; where neurotransmitters bind to
receptors. Start of Action Potential.
◍ Cell Body.
Answer: Contains the nucleus and organelles. "normal cell" area
◍ What is the cerebrum responsible for?.
Answer: Directs voluntary movement, sensory processing, language and
communication, learning and memory.
◍ What is the medulla oblongata responsible for?.
Answer: Breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and swallowing and
digestion.
◍ What is reuptake?.
Answer: the sending neuron reabsorbs the excess neurotransmitters
◍ Nucleus.
Answer: Contains the DNA of the brain cell. Tells the cell what type of
neuron it is.
◍ What is a reflex arc?.
Answer: It contains your natural reactions that you do without thinking.
◍ Which type of neuron is only found in a reflex arc?.
Answer: interneurons
◍ What is the cerebellum responsible for?.
Answer: Regulates balance, and coordinates voluntary muscle (skeletal)
