Neural bingo

Exercise and reference answers

Clues and terms

1. Clue

   Specialised cell that detects, receives and transmits stimuli.

   Item

   Neuron

2. Clue

   Short branching fibre carrying impulses to the cell body.

   Item

   Dendrite

3. Clue

   Junction where an impulse passes to the next neuron.

   Item

   Synapse

4. Clue

   Insulating wrap formed by Schwann cells.

   Item

   Myelin sheath

5. Clue

   The action potential travelling along an axon.

   Item

   Nerve impulse

6. Clue

   Controls temperature, hunger and thirst.

   Item

   Hypothalamus

7. Clue

   Convoluted hindbrain part packed with neurons.

   Item

   Cerebellum

8. Clue

   Controls breathing and cardiovascular reflexes.

   Item

   Medulla

9. Clue

   Afferent and efferent neurons wired in series.

   Item

   Reflex arc

Instructions

Read each clue and tap the term it describes.

Explanation