Motor Neuron Components Flashcards
(7 cards)
Cell Body
contains the nucleus, provides energy to drive cell activity
Dendrite
takes in information from interneuron
Axon
carries electrical impulses
Nodes of Ranvier
spaces in between axon to regenerate propagation of the action potential
Myelin sheath
provides a protective layer for the action potential to quickly move across the axons
Axon terminal
transmits messages to other cells via neurotransmitters
Dendrites
takes info from interneurons to move it along the motor neuron