Neurons Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Dendrite?
A
Branchlike structures on the head of the neuron that receive incoming signals from other neurons
2
Q
What is an Axon?
A
A long, tail like structure growing out of the cell
3
Q
What are Glia cells?
A
Cells that provide important support functions for the neurons and are involved in the formation of myelin
4
Q
What is Myelin?
A
Fatty, waxy substance that insulates portions of some neurons in the nervous system.
