1. Neurons

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What is a Dendrite?

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Dendrites are the branched projections of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

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What type of neurons carry messages to the central nervous system?

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Sensory neurons carry messages to the central nervous system.

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What are the main parts of a neuron?

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The main parts of a neuron are the dendrite, axon, and cell body.

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What is the synaptic cleft?

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The synaptic cleft is the gap that a message has to cross to get from one neuron to another.

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What is a Synapse?

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A synapse is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs, often involving neurotransmitters.

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What is the function of Axon Terminal Buttons?

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Axon terminal buttons release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals to other neurons.

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What are Neurotransmitters?

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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

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What role do Motor neurons play?

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Motor neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands, facilitating movement.

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What is the function of the Cell Body in a neuron?

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The cell body contains the nucleus and organelles, and it integrates signals received from the dendrites.

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What is the Myelin Sheath?

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The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates axons and increases the speed of signal transmission.