EXERCISE 13 REVIEW SHEET Neuron Anatomy and Physiology Name Lab Time/Date 1. The cellular unit of the nervous system is the neuron. What is the major function of this cell type? 2. The supporting...

EXERCISE 13 REVIEW SHEET Neuron Anatomy and Physiology Name Lab Time/Date 1. The cellular unit of the nervous system is the neuron. What is the major function of this cell type? 2. The supporting cells, or neuroglia, have numerous functions. Name three 3. Match each statement with a response chosen from the key Key: afferent neuron interneuron central nervous system neurotransmitters efforent neuron nerve ganglion neuroglia nuclei peripheral nervous system synaptic cleft tract 1. the brain and spinal cord collectively 2. a tiny gap that separates two neurons 3. a collection of nerve cell bodies found outside the central nervous system 4. neuron connecting sensory and motor neurons 5. neuron processes running through the CNS 6. collections of nerve cell bodies inside the CNS 7 neuron that conducts impulses away from the CNS to muscles and glands 8. neuron that conducts impulses toward the CNS from the body periphery 9. chemicals released by axon terminals 10. specialized supporting cells of the nervous system