role of a neuron

Question 1

dendrite

Answer 1

detect and receive information (neurotransmitters) from other neurons

Question 2

soma

Answer 2

cell body of a neuron - collects and integrates information from other neurons

Question 3

Axon

Answer 3

transmit neural information through the neurons so it can be transmitted to other neurons

Question 4

Myelin Sheath

Answer 4

white fatty substance that protects the communication of the axon - neural messages travel from node to node to speed up transmission

Question 5

Axon Terminal

Answer 5

exist pathways for a neural messages to make their way to the next neuron

Question 6

Terminal Button

Answer 6

stores neurotransmitters and carries its chemical message to other neurons