The structure and function of a Neuron Flashcards
what are the 6 mini-structures that make up a neuron
Dendrites, Cell Body, Axon, Myelin Sheath, Nodes of Ranvier and the Terminal Button
in which part of the neuron are neurotransmitter receptors found?
the Dendrites
what is created when a neurotransmitter and a receptor bind
an Impulse is created
what is found within the dendrites of a neuron
Receptors Sites
after an electrical impulse is created, which part of the neuron does it travel to first
the Cell Body
what is located in the Cell body
A Nucleus
what is contained within a nucleus
Genetic Information
Where is the nucleus of a neuron found
in the Cell Body
what does the nerve impulse travel along
the Axon
why does the nerve impulse travel along the axon
so the impulse can be sent to other neurons
what is carried along the Axon
the Nerve impulse
which structure protects the Axon
the Myelin Sheath
What is the function of the Myelin sheath, other than to protect the axon
to speed up transmission
what is the Axon protected by
the Myelin Sheath
the myelin sheath has small gaps. what are these gaps known as
Nodes of Ranvier
