Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dendrite?
A
Branches on each neuron, with receptors at the tip of them, that receive information to trigger an action potential.
2
Q
What is an Axon Hillock?
A
Where the neuron impulse is triggered from.
3
Q
What is an Axon?
A
Transfers information to other cells
4
Q
What is a Myelin Sheath?
A
A fatty deposit that provides insulation and helps messages travel quicker.
5
Q
What is an Axon Terminal?
A
The end of the axon separated from other neurons by the synapse.
6
Q
What are Terminal buttons?
A
The end of the Axon Terminal that releases Neurotransmitters.
7
Q
What is a neurotransmitters?
A
Chemical messengers that act between neurons
