Neurons and Neurotransmitters

Front

Contains the nucleus and organelles. It is responsible for maintaining the cell's health and processing information.

Back

Soma (Cell Body)

Front

Branching extensions that receive signals from other neurons. They play a crucial role in collecting information and transmitting it to the cell body.

Back

Dendrites

Front

Long, thin structure that carries electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles. It can be covered by a myelin sheath, which speeds up signal transmission.

Back

axon

Front

 Short, branched extensions at the beginning of the neuron.

Back

Dendrites

Front

 Long, thin projection extending from the cell body.

Back

Axon

Front

Fatty layer surrounding the axon, which helps increase the speed of electrical impulses.

Back

Myelin sheath

Front

Function: Involved in muscle activation, attention, and memory. Options: GABA, Serotonin, Dopamine, Acetylcholine

Back

Acetylcholine

Front

Function: Associated with pleasure, reward, and motor control.

Back

Dopamine

Front

Function: Regulates mood, sleep, and appetite.

Back

Serotonin

Front

Function: Involved in the body's "fight or flight" response, affecting attention and response actions.

Back

Norepinephrine