Neurons And Endocrine Flashcards
1
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Soma
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Cell body, stores energy for the cell
2
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Dendrite
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Received messages from other neurons and conducts the messages toward the soma
3
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Axon
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Sends messages to other neurons
4
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Terminal branches (axon terminals)
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The end of the axon that contains neurotransmitters
5
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Myelin sheath
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Insulates axons so signals can travel quickly
6
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Synapse
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The small gap between neurons where information is exchanged
7
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Synaptic vesicles
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Places where neurotransmitters are stored until released into the synapse
8
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Excitatory
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Make neurons more likely to fire
9
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Inhibitory
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Make neurons less likely to fire
10
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Endocrine system
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Made up of hormone secreting glands, affects communication in the body
11
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Hormones
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Chemicals that help regulate bodily functions
