Neuron Anatomy

Front

What is a neurotransmitter?

Back

A signal molecule that transmits nerve impulses across synapses.

Front

What part of the neuron houses the nucleus?

Back

Cell Body.

Front

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

Back

Axon Terminal.

Front

What part of a multipolar neuron receives messages from the previous neuron?

Back

Dendrites.

Front

Which neuroglia produce myelin on axons in the brain and spinal cord?

Back

Oligodendrocytes.

Front

What is the 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 myelin and its function?

Back

A fatty substance that insulates axons and increases the speed of nerve impulse transmission.

Front

What are Schwann cells?

Back

Glial cells that produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system.

Front

What is the synapse?

Back

The junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released.