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Nerve Cells Flashcards

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carries impulses away from the neuron towards other neurons or effectors

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axon

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receives impulses from receptors or other neurons

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dendrites

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3
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most of metabolic process occurs here

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cell body

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4
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myelin (fat)

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schwann cells

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5
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releases chemicals(neurotransmitters)

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synaptic knobs

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bare spots along axon, impulses travels from bare spot to bare spot

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Node of Ranvier

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