cell/axon shite Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what does the cell body carry?
A
contains the nucleus and other organelles
2
Q
what is an axon?
A
the portion of a neuron that conducts nerve impulses
3
Q
what is grey matter?
A
contains cell bodies and nonmyelinated fibers (information processing)
4
Q
what is white matter?
A
contains myelinated axons organized as tracts (communication)
5
Q
what are tracts?
A
bundles of axons
