Neurons Structure & Function

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1.
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What is the function of the axon terminal in a neuron?
Back
The axon terminal is responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons by releasing neurotransmitters.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the dendrite do in a neuron?
Back
Dendrites receive incoming signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of the cell body in a neuron?
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The cell body contains the nucleus and organelles, and it integrates incoming signals from the dendrites.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of the axon in a neuron?
Back
The axon transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are neurotransmitters?
Back
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the myelin sheath and its function?
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The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates the axon, speeding up the transmission of electrical impulses.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the synapse?
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The synapse is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs through neurotransmitters.
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