Midterm Flashcards

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Axon

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Receives info, stimulates the release of neurotransmitters

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Neuron

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A cell that specializes in receiving and transmitting info

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Cell body

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Center of the neuron, contains nucleus

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Dendrites

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Receives info

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Myelin

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Substance around the axon, allows info to move quickly

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Nucleus

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“Brain” of the neuron, archival history of info

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Synapse

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Space between terminal buttons and dendrites

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Terminal buttons

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At end of dendrites

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