Chapter 2: Introducing The Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Neurons are made up of 3 components. What are they?
A
Cell body, dendrites and axon.
2
Q
What is the cell body’s function?
A
It contains the nucleus (genetic coding and involved in protein synthesis)
3
Q
What is the function of dendrites?
A
They are branching structures that carry info from other neurons.
4
Q
What is an axon?
A
It’s a branching structure that carries info to other neurons and transmits an action potential.
5
Q
The nervous system is made up of another cell type, what is it? And what is the ratio of them to neurons with the nervous system?
A
Glia cells and 1:1
6
Q
What do glia cells do?
A
Essential support functions, tissue repair and formation of myelin.
7
Q
What is a neuron?
A
Type of cell within the nervous system that supports cognitive function.
