Neurons Flashcards
1
Q
What are neurons?
A
They are specially-adapted cells that carry electrical signal when stimulated
2
Q
Give a description of a neuron.
A
They are elongated to make connections between different parts of your body
They have branched endings so that a single neuron can act on many other neurons or effectors.
3
Q
In motor neurons, what does the cytoplasm form?
A
A long fibre surrounded by a cell membrane
4
Q
What is this cell membrane called?
A
Axon
5
Q
What does the fatty sheath around axons do?
A
Insulates the neuron from neighboring cells
Increases the speed at which the nerve impulse is transmitted.
