Chapter 8 - Nervous Tissue Flashcards
1
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Neurons
A
Transmit Impluses
2
Q
Neuro(glial)
A
Support & Nourish Neurons
3
Q
Cell Body
A
Nucleus & Other Organelles
4
Q
Dendrites
A
Receive Signals
5
Q
Axon
A
Conduct Nerve Cells away from the Cell Body
6
Q
Axon Terminal
A
End of Axon
7
Q
Myelin Sheath
A
Provides Insulation & Increases Speed of Axon
8
Q
Gap in Myelin Sheath
A
Nodes of Ranvier
9
Q
Sensory Neurons
A
Sensory Receptors -> Central Nervous System (CNS)
10
Q
Interneurons
A
In Central Nervous System (CNS), Most Neurons
Memory, Thinking, Language
11
Q
Motor Neurons
A
Central Nervous System (CNS) -> Organs, Muscles, Glands
