Neurons Flashcards
1
Q
What are the parts of a Neuron?
A
- Nucleus
- Dendrites
- Axion
- Synaptic terminals
- Schwan cells/Mylin sheath
- Nodes of Ranvier
2
Q
What is the function of a Dendrite?
A
Receive signals from other Neurons
3
Q
What are schwan cells?
A
Schwan cells provide a mylin sheath to to insulate the Axion. They are lined up along the Axion
4
Q
What are Nodes of Ranvier?
A
They are the spaces between Schwan cells lined along the Axion
5
Q
How does a signal travel through the Neuron?
A
Many signals from other Neurons are received at the Dendrites and transmitted along the Axion to be transferred to other Neurons via the Synaptic terminas at the end of the Axion
