DEFINITIONS Flashcards
1
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Presynaptic cell
A
neuron transmitting signals
2
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postsynaptic
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cell recieving the signal
3
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synaptic clef
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seperating the presynaptic and postsynaptic cells
4
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Nissal bodies
A
stacked ribosomes
5
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Primary dendrite
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extends proximally from the neurons cell body and can branch into serveral additional processes
6
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Oligodendrocytes
A
Synthesizes myelin
special type of glial cell
7
Q
Frontal lobe
A
higher mental functions
concentration planning judgement
8
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Cerberal cortex
A
Motor function eye movement
9
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Parietal lobe
A
Sensory area
sensation from muscles and skin
10
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Occipotal lobe
A
visual area
sight
image recongition
image perception
11
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Temporal lobe
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Assoication area
short term memory
emotion
