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Label Parts of a Neuron

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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.

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Key Terms

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

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TermDefinition

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