HBS 2.2.1 The Neuron

This part of the neuron receives chemical messages from the neurotransmitters of other neurons.

• Axon Terminal
• Dendrites
• Myelin Sheath
• Cell Body

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The part of the neuron that insulates the axon and increases the speed of the neural message within the neuron.

• Synapse
• Dendrite
• Myelin Sheath
• Axon Terminal Button

This part of the neuron stores then releases neurotransmitters into the synapse.

• Axon 
• Dendrite
• Myelin Sheath
• Axon Terminal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The part of the neuron where action potentials take place.

• Axon Terminal Button
• Myelin Sheath
• Dendrite
• Axon

The correct direction of the neural impulse within one neuron.

• Axon Terminal to Dendrite
• Dendrite to Axon Terminal
• Cell Body to Axon
• Axon Terminal to Cell Body

A

• Dendrite
• Axon
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

B

• Dendrite
• Axon
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

C

• Synapse
• Soma
• Axon Terminal
• Myelin Sheath

D

• Synapse
• Axon
• Axon Terminal
• Dendrite

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

E

• Synapse
• Cell Body
• Axon 
• Dendrite

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2