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Parts of Neuron Flashcards

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The cell body; responsible for nutrients

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Soma

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branchlike structure; receives messages from other cells

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Dendrite

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Fatty substance that coats and insulates the axon

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Myelin Sheath

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At the end of an axon; transmits messages to other neurons

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Terminal Buttons

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Fluid space between terminal buttons and the next neuron

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Synapse

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Long tube like structure that carries messages

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Axon

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