Neurons and Neurotransmitters

Contains the nucleus and organelles. It is responsible for maintaining the cell's health and processing information.

• Myelin Sheath

• Dendrite

• Soma (Cell Body)

• Axon

Branching extensions that receive signals from other neurons. They play a crucial role in collecting information and transmitting it to the cell body.

• Neurotransmitters
• Dendrites
• Synapses
• Axons

 Long, thin structure that carries electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles. It can be covered by a myelin sheath, which speeds up signal transmission.

• dendrite
• soma
• neurotransmitter
• axon

 Short, branched extensions at the beginning of the neuron.

• Dendrites
• Myelin
• Soma
• Axon

 Long, thin projection extending from the cell body.

• Axon
• Nucleus
• Cell membrane
• Dendrite

Fatty layer surrounding the axon, which helps increase the speed of electrical impulses.

• Myelin sheath
• Axon terminal
• Dendrite cover
• Neurotransmitter layer

Function: Involved in muscle activation, attention, and memory.

• GABA
• Serotonin
• Dopamine
• Acetylcholine

Function: Associated with pleasure, reward, and motor control.

• Serotonin
• Adrenaline
• Endorphins
• Dopamine

Function: Regulates mood, sleep, and appetite

• Adrenaline
• Cortisol
• Dopamine
• Serotonin

Function: Involved in the body's "fight or flight" response, affecting attention and responding actions.

• Acetylcholine

• Serotonin
• Norepinephrine
• Cortisol