Set: NEURON ANATOMY

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Term Definition
Myelin Fatty substance that surrounds some axons. Speeds up the electrical signal.
Axon The part of the neuron that takes information AWAY from the cell body.
Cell Body Also called the soma; the part of the cell that contains the nucleus
Terminal The end of the axon containing vesicles with neurotransmitters.
Dendrites Extensions from the neuron cell body that take information TO the cell body
Nucleus The part of the neuron that contains chromosomes (genetic material)
Neurotransmitters Chemicals that transfer the electrical signal from one neuron to another across the synapse
Electrical Neurons use 2 types of signal to communicate; chemical and ?
Chemical Neurons use 2 types of signal to communicate; electrical and ?
Dopamine A type of neurotransmitter. It begins with 'd'
Synapse The space between two neurons

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Terms 11
Creator janecameron
Created May 12, 2008
Group grade5asw2007-8
Tags neurons, grade5asw, cameron, brain, anatomy, 5th
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  1. Nucleus → The part of the neuron that contains chromosomes (genetic material) - 23 misses
  2. Neurotransmitters → Chemicals that transfer the electrical signal from one neuron to another across the synapse - 18 misses
  3. Dendrites → Extensions from the neuron cell body that take information TO the cell body - 16 misses
  4. Terminal → The end of the axon containing vesicles with neurotransmitters. - 14 misses
  5. Dopamine → A type of neurotransmitter. It begins with 'd' - 13 misses
  6. Synapse → The space between two neurons - 10 misses
  7. Myelin → Fatty substance that surrounds some axons. Speeds up the electrical signal. - 8 misses