Structure/ functions of neurons

Question 1

Dendrites

Answer 1

Receives chemical messages from other neurons

Question 2

Soma (cell body)

Answer 2

Processes incoming signals and maintains neurons

Question 3

Axon

Answer 3

Transmits electrical impulses away from soma

Question 4

Axon terminals

Answer 4

Release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons

Question 5

Myelin Sheath

Answer 5

Insulates axon
Increases speed of signal transmission

Question 6

Synapse

Answer 6

Triggers the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft (gap between neurons)

Question 7

Neurotransmitters

Answer 7

Bind to receptors on the receiving neurons dendrites which allows for signal to continue

Question 8

Synaptic Cleft

Answer 8

Separates the presynaptic neuron (the neuron sending the signal) from the postsynaptic neuron (the neuron receiving the signal).
Where chemical signaling occurs, allowing neurons to communicate with each other