Label Parts of a Neuron
Dendrites are short, branch-like extensions of a neuron that receive electrical signals (impulses) from other neurons. These signals are then transmitted to the cell body (soma) for processing. Dendrites play a key role in communication between neurons.
Dendrites
Key Terms
Dendrites
axon hillock
Myelin Sheath
Terminal Buttons
Neurotransmitters
Neuron transportation
Neurons generally transport signals in one direction from the dendrites, through the soma, along the axon and unto the terminal buttons
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Dendrites | |
axon hillock | |
Myelin Sheath | |
Terminal Buttons | |
Neurotransmitters | |
Neuron transportation | Neurons generally transport signals in one direction from the dendrites, through the soma, along the axon and unto the terminal buttons |
Nodes of Ranvier | |
Axon | |
Soma | contains the genetic instructions for the function of the cell |
soma | |
axon hillock | |
myelin sheath | |
axon | |
terminal |