Structure Of Neurons Flashcards

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Dendrites

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Receive messages from other neurons via their receptor sites

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Soma (cell body)

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Contains the nucleus and controls the cell

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Axon

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Sends message away from soma to the axon terminal branches

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Myelin sheath

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Insulates axon to help protect it and speed up transmission

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Axon terminal buttons

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The message becomes a chemical called a neurotransmitter

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Synapse

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The gap between axon terminal and next neuron
Neurotransmitters carry the message across the gap

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Neurotransmitters

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Chemical substances that cross the synaptic gap and has an effect on the next neuron or organ

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