NEURON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons

• axon

• dendrite

• myelin

• Node of Ranvier

This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic cleft for receptors on the post-synaptic neuron to receive

• dendrite

• axon terminal

• Scwann cells

• myelin

This insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron.  It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.

• neuron
• myelin sheath
• dendrite
• neurotransmitter

A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons

• myelin sheath
• neurotransmitter
• axon
• axon terminal

Identify #2

• axon

• cell body

• dendrite

• myelin sheath

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Identify #6

• axon terminals

• dendrites

• dendrite

• schwann cells

Y

• Axon Terminal Button
• Neurotransmitters
• Dendrite
• Synapse

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W

• Axon Terminal Button
• Neurotransmitters
• Dendrite
• Synapse

Z

• Axon Terminal Button

• Neurotransmitters

• Dendrite

• Synapse

X

• Axon Terminal Button

• Neurotransmitters

• Dendrite

• Synapse