how are neurons similar to other cells in the body? how do they differ? Flashcards
what are neurons surrounded by?
a cell membrane
what do neurons have that contains genes?
a nucleus that contains genes
what do neurons contain?
cytoplasm, mitochondria and other “organelles”
what basic cellular processes do neurons carry out?
neurons carry out basic cellular processes such as protein synthesis and energy production
how do neurons differ from other cells in the body?
neurons have specialized extensions called what?
where do dendrites bring informations to? where do axons take information?
neurons have specialized extensions called dendrites and axons
dendrites: bring information to the cell body
axons: take information away
how do neurons differ from other cells in the body?
how do neurons communicate with each other?
neurons communicate with each other through an electrochemical process
