Labeling the parts of a Neuron

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What are the main parts of a neuron?

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The main parts of a neuron are the dendrites, cell body, nucleus, axon, and axon terminals.

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What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

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Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

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What is the role of the cell body in a neuron?

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The cell body contains the nucleus and organelles, and it integrates incoming signals.

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What is the nucleus of a neuron responsible for?

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The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls cellular activities.

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What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

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The axon transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

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What are axon terminals?

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Axon terminals are the endpoints of an axon that release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons.

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How do neurons communicate with each other?

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Neurons communicate through synapses, where neurotransmitters are released from axon terminals to bind to receptors on dendrites.

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What is the myelin sheath and its function?

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The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates the axon, speeding up the transmission of electrical impulses.

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What is the difference between sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons?

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Sensory neurons transmit sensory information to the central nervous system, motor neurons send signals to muscles, and interneurons connect neurons within the central nervous system.

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What is a synapse?

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A synapse is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs.