Neurons & Neuroglia

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the gaps between Schwann cells that increase the speed of the transmission of the signal down the neuron called?
Back
Nodes of Ranvier
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the part of the neuron that transmits signals to other neurons or muscles.
Back
Axon terminals
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What part of the neuron is protected by the myelin sheath?
Back
Axon
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What conducts messages away from the cell body in a neuron?
Back
Axon
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the insulating membrane that surrounds parts of the axon to help impulses travel faster?
Back
Myelin Sheath
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the branching extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons called?
Back
Dendrites
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main cell body of a neuron that contains the nucleus?
Back
Soma or Cell Body
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