The Neuron

Question 1

Neuron

Answer 1

Individual Nerve cell
receive, integrate, and transmit information
networks

Question 2

Glial Cell (Glia)

Answer 2

support, nourish, and protect neurons
deliver nutrients, produce myelin, flush waste influencing information processing
outnumber neurons 10:1 50% of brains volume

Question 3

Dendrites

Answer 3

receive information
conduct impulses toward cell body

Question 4

Soma

Answer 4

• cell body; contains nucleus
• life support center
• determines if neuron will fire

Question 5

Axon

Answer 5

• tube like fiber that carries nerve impulses away from Soma
• passes messages through its branches to other neurons/muscles/glands

Question 6

myelin sheath

Answer 6

• fatty substance produced by certain glial cells
• encases axon and helps insulate, protect, and spread the neural impulse

Question 7

Terminal Branches (knobs)

Answer 7

contains buttons that secrete neurotransmitters

Question 8

Synapse

Answer 8

-space between two neurons (neurons never touch)
-information is transmitted (released from terminal branches detected by dendrites)