Nerve Tissue
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9th Grade - University
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of terminal branches in a neuron?
Back
Terminal branches transmit nerve impulses to other neurons or target cells.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synapse?
Back
A synapse is the tiny gap between neurons where communication occurs, allowing nerve impulses to be sent from one neuron to another.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of neuron carries messages from the body to the brain/spinal cord?
Back
Afferent/sensory neurons carry messages from the body to the brain/spinal cord.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the myelin sheath?
Back
The myelin sheath is a spiral insulating material that forms a layer around the axon of a neuron, enabling faster electrical signal transmission.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of neuron is unipolar?
Back
Unipolar neurons have a single process extending from the cell body, typically found in sensory neurons.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of Schwann cells?
Back
Schwann cells produce the myelin sheath around axons in the peripheral nervous system.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are dendrites?
Back
Dendrites are the branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.
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