Neurons

Question 1

Dendrites

Answer 1

Receives incoming msgs

Question 2

Soma

Answer 2

Contains nucleus

Question 3

Axon

Answer 3

Electrical msg travels the length

Question 4

Myelin Sheath

Answer 4

Fatty tissue that helps transmit faster

Question 5

Synapse

Answer 5

Transfer msg to post-synaptic neuron(?)

Question 6

Terminal Branches

Answer 6

Branches @ end of axon w/synaptic vessels

Question 7

Axon Terminal Buds

Answer 7

Has synaptic vessels inside that release neurotransmitters

Question 8

Receptor Sites

Answer 8

Receives the right neurotransmitter

Question 9

Neurotransmitters

Answer 9

Chemicals that carry msg

Question 10

Synaptic Cleft

Answer 10

Provides space for chemical transmission of msg

Question 11

Resting Potential

Answer 11

State where neuron is preped to be active

Question 12

Stimulus Threshold

Answer 12

Min lvl for stimulation needed to trigger action potential

Question 13

All or Nothing Principal

Answer 13

Neuron completely stimulated or nothing

Question 14

Action Potential

Answer 14

Sequence of change in impulse across membrane

Question 15

Deplorization

Answer 15

Process of changing charges from -70mv to +10 mv

Question 16

Refractory Period

Answer 16

Resting period

Question 17

Synaptic Vessels

Answer 17

Contain neurotransmitters

Question 18

Reuptake

Answer 18

Neurotransmitters detach from post-synaptic neuron to be used again