a single neuron consists of..

Question 1

the metabolic center of the neuron, contains the nucleus and mitochondrion is known as what?

Answer 1

cell body

Question 2

this conveys incoming messages to the cell body

Answer 2

dendrites

Question 3

a cone-like region from where an axon arises is known as what?

Answer 3

axon hillock

Question 4

this generates nerve impulses and topically conduct them away from the cell body

*a nerve is a group of axons

Answer 4

axons

Question 5

the swollen, distal end of an axon: contains a neurotransmitter substance within synaptic vesicles. also called synaptic ending or synaptic bouton

Answer 5

presynaptic terminals