MICROSTRUCTURE OF THE BRAIN Flashcards
1
Q
How many neurons are in the human brain
A
100 to 200 billion (1-2)x 10^11
2
Q
What are the two main cells in the nervous system
A
Neurons and Glial cells
3
Q
What are the 4 regions of neurons
A
cell body
dendrites
axon and presynaptic terminals
4
Q
ATP-Bound energy
A
is essential for all cellular processes and is critical for maintaing the high levels of activity in nerve cells
