Neuron Structure

Front

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

Back

axon

Front

What releases neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft for receptors on the post-synaptic neuron to receive?

Back

axon terminal

Front

The part of the neuron that receives messages from adjacent neurons

Back

dendrite

Front

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

Back

myelin sheath

Front

A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons

Back

neurotransmitter

Front

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.

Back

synapse

Front

Identify #1: axon, cell body, myelin sheath, nucleus

Back

nucleus

Front

Identify #2: axon, cell body, dendrite, myelin sheath

Back

dendrite

Front

Identify #3: axon, cell body, dendrite, myelin sheath

Back

cell body

Front

Identify #6

Back

axon terminals