Parts of a Neuron
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• Dendrites -structure vs function (2)
-numerous, large surface area to receive incoming signals from other neurons, conducts impulses to cell body
• Cell body -recieves what from dendrite and does what with it
-recieves the iumpulse from dendrite and sends it to axon like a bridge
• Axon -where does it send the nerve impulses
-other neurons or effectors
Myelin Sheath -what is it
a thick insulating material that makes up the schwann cell
Schwan Cell -what is it
a type of gilial cell that wraps around the axon
Nodes of Ranvier -what is it
spaces between the Schwann cells
Neurilemma -what nervous system contains it -what does it surround and its function
-PNS -wrapped around the axon and regenerates damaged axon
• Axon Terminal -where is it -what do they store, what is synapse
-end of axon -neurutransmittors which are chemicals that will be released to carry the message across the SYNAPSE (space between) to a dendrite of another neuron or effector