EXAM- Parts Of Neurons Flashcards
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Dendrite
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This extension of a neuron that receives information from neighbouring neurons and transmits it to the soma
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Soma
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Integrates neural information received from dendrites and sends it to the axon
3
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Axon
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A single, tube like extension that transmits neural information to other neurons or cells
4
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Axon terminals
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Structure at the end of an axon collateral
5
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Myelin
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White, fatty substance covering the axon
