Neuron Parts and Function Flashcards
1
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Dendrites
A
- Receive communications from other cells
2
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Cell body
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- Cell’s life support centre
3
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Axon
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- Passes messages away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles or glands
4
Q
Myelin Sheath
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- Covers axon of some neurons and helps speed up neural impulses
- Made by schwann cells
5
Q
Neural Impulse
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- Electrical signal traveling down the axon
6
Q
Terminal Branches
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- Form junctions with other cells
7
Q
Schwann Cells
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- Play essential roles in the development, maintenance, function, and regeneration of peripheral nerves
8
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Glail Cells
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- Provide support and protection to the neurons (nerve cells), maintain homeostasis, cleaning up debris, and forming myelin
