Jan 12 -- Neuro Vocab

Part of neuron that sends the nerve impulse away from the cell body

Part of neuron that contains nucleus and DNA

Part of neuron that receives input or nerve impulse

Part of neuron where neurotransmitters are released to pass the signal to the next neuron

10% of all nervous tissue; these cells conduct nerve impulses

90% of all nervous tissue; helper cells that support, insulate, and protect

Nerves that carry information TO the CNS

Nerves that carry information AWAY FROM the CNS

Space where two neurons meet; a nerve impulse will pass from the axon terminal of one neuron to the dendrite of another

An electrical signal transmitted along a nerve fiber