The structure and function of neurones Flashcards
1
Q
Which neurons inform the brain about the internal and external environment by processing sensory information received by the sensory organs - unipolar?
A
Sensory
2
Q
Which neurons transmit information from one area of the CNS to another. They also connect motor and sensory neurons together?
A
Relay
3
Q
Which neurons transmit information from the CNS to help the functioning of bodily organs (including glands - important for the endocrine system) and muscles?
A
Motor
4
Q
What are the small gaps between neurons called?
A
Synapses
5
Q
Excitatory potentials…
A
Make it more likely that a neuron will fire
6
Q
Inhibitory potentials…
A
Make it less likely that a neuron will fire
