Structure and functions of neurons

Question 1

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Answer 1

the cells that make up the nervous system are called neurons. They communicate with each other using a mixture of electrical and chemical signals.

Question 2

1) DENDRITES

Answer 2

These are where the neurotransmitter receptors are found. One the receptor and neurotransmitter bind, this causes a new electrical impulse to occur.

Question 3

2) CELL BODY

Answer 3

Includes the nucleus which contains the genetic material of the cell

Question 4

3) AXON

Answer 4

sends a nerve impulse through the neuron to transmit a message to the next neuron

Question 5

4) MYELIN SHEATH

Answer 5

Protects the axon and helps speed up transmission of the message

Question 6

5) NODES OF RANVIER

Answer 6

Speeds up the transmission of the impulse by forcing it t jump across the gaps along the axon

Question 7

6) TERMINAL BUTTON

Answer 7

The end of the neuron and they send the information through to the next neuron through the release of the neurotransmitters.