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cell/axon shite Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
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what does the cell body carry?

A

contains the nucleus and other organelles

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2
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what is an axon?

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the portion of a neuron that conducts nerve impulses

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3
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what is grey matter?

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contains cell bodies and nonmyelinated fibers (information processing)

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4
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what is white matter?

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contains myelinated axons organized as tracts (communication)

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5
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what are tracts?

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bundles of axons

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