The Neuron Flashcards
1
Q
cell body
A
cells life support center
2
Q
dendrites
A
receive messages from other cells
3
Q
axon
A
passes messages away from cell body to other neurons, muscles, glands
4
Q
neural impulse
A
electrical signal travaling down axon
5
Q
myelin sheath
A
covers axon of some neurons and helps speed neural impulses
6
Q
terminal branches of axon
A
form junctions with other cells
