Cell Organization - Structural components

Question 1

Structural components of a neuron

Answer 1

Soma, dendrites, axon, myeline sheath - nodes of ranvier, axon hillock, terminal ultipolar, bipolar neurons, motor, sensory, and interneurons

Question 2

Soma

Answer 2

cell body: contains the nucleus and much of machinery that operates cell

Question 3

Dendrites

Answer 3

Receive info from other neurons; can grow and form new connections

Question 4

Axon

Answer 4

Collaterals - telodendria
Can grow and form new connections
A nerve is composed of many axons surrounded by a tough, elastic connective membrane

Question 5

Myelin sheath

Answer 5

Nodes of ranvier

Question 6

Axon hillock

Answer 6

where action potential originates

Question 7

Terminal button

Answer 7

Secretes transmitter substance or NT - forms synapse with dendrites, soma or axons of other neurons