neurons Flashcards
1
Q
what does a dendrite do?
A
- picks up signals from other sense organs / neurons
2
Q
what does the cell body do?
A
- collects smaller signals from dendrites and converts into larger signal
3
Q
what does the axon do?
A
- carries the electrical nerve impulse down the length of the cell
4
Q
what does the myelin sheath do?
A
- provides insulation to speed up the conduction of the impulse / keep it going in one direction
5
Q
what does the axon terminal do?
A
- passes the message to the next neuron over the synapse