Nervous System Functions Study Guide

A type of neuron with one long axon extending from the soma, typically found in sensory neurons.

A type of neuron with many dendrites and one axon, commonly found in the brain and spinal cord.

They carry impulses from the central nervous system to glands and muscles.

It refers to the physical structure of the neuron, such as unipolar, bipolar, or multipolar.

They attach up to 150 neurons together and provide support and insulation to axons in the central nervous system.

They carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

A type of neuron that connects sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system.

It insulates axons and increases the speed of electrical impulses along the neuron.

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all other neural elements.

The process by which neurotransmitters are released from one neuron and bind to receptors on another neuron.