functions of a neuron Flashcards

(7 cards)

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function of a dendrite

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Dendrites receive messages and send them to the cell body

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function of a cell body

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Cell body controls the neuron’s activities and sends messages to the axon

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function of axon

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carry messages away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

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function of axon terminal

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pass the message to the next cell, like another neuron, muscle, or gland.

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function of synapse

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help messages jump from one neuron to the next across a small gap

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function of nucleus

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nucleus inside the cell body controls the cell’s functions by managing its genetic information (DNA)

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function of myelin sheath

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insulate the axon and speed up the transmission of nerve messages

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