Structures of the Neurons

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

The part of the neuron that receives messages from adjacent neurons

• axon

• axon terminal

• dendrite

• neuron

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

The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another.  It is where communication occurs between an axon and dendrite

• synapse
• axon terminal
• impulse
• myelin

Identify #1

• axon

• cell body

• myelin sheath

• nucleus

Identify #2

• axon

• cell body

• dendrite

• myelin sheath

Identify #3

• axon

• cell body

• dendrite

• myelin sheath

Identify #6

• axon terminals

• dendrites

• dendrite

• schwann cells