Nervous System Flashcards
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Neuron
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Elongated cell that consists of a cell body containing nucleus (perikaryon) and processes.
2
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Axon
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Narrow, does not taper and has little endoplasmic reticulum
3
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Dendrite
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On the cell body, usually multiple in number, tapered shape, relatively short and contain large amounts of endoplasmic reticulum
4
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Synapse
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A connection between an axon and a target. That target could be another neuron or some external substance like muscle.
