Parts of a Neuron Flashcards
1
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The dendrite…
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…receives electrical messages from the other neurons
2
Q
The cell body…
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…processes incoming signals from dendrites
3
Q
The nucleus…
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…contains DNA to dictate neuron’s characterisitcs and function
4
Q
The axon…
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…carries electrical messages away from the cell body
5
Q
The node of ranvier…
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…speeds up transmissions of electric signals
6
Q
The myelin sheath…
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…acts as insulation to speed up transmission & prevent signal loss (not in all neurons)
7
Q
The schwann cell…
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…are wrappers of neurons which wrap around the axon to help signals move faster
8
Q
The axon terminal…
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… releases chemical messages into the synapse allowing communication
