NEED TO KNOW Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the dendrites
A
Receives signals from other neurons
2
Q
What is the soma
A
The cell body of the neuron contains dna and the nucleus
3
Q
What is the axon for
A
Carries signals away from the soma
4
Q
What is the myelin sheith
A
Is a fatty protective coating around the axon allowing for speeding up the transmission
5
Q
Terminal buttons
A
Release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neuron synapses
