Nerve Physiology Review #1 - (Neuron Review)

Front

What part of a neuron receives information from other neurons?

Back

Dendrites

Front

What does the letter 'C' represent in a labeled neuron diagram?

Back

Cell Body

Front

What is the part of the neuron that brings information to the cell body called?

Back

Dendrite

Front

What is the space between neurons called?

Back

Synapse

Front

Which type of protein channels are located within the plasma membrane of the axon hillock and node of Ranvier?

Back

Potassium (K+) channels

Front

What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

To receive signals from other neurons.

Front

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

Back

To transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body.

Front

What is the myelin sheath and its function?

Back

A fatty layer that insulates axons and speeds up signal transmission.

Front

What are neurotransmitters?

Back

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synapse between neurons.

Front

What is the function of the synapse?

Back

To allow communication between neurons through neurotransmitter release.