AP Psychology - Neuron Parts Flashcards
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5161740116 | Dendrites | Receives messages from other cells. Conducts Implusles | ![]() | 0 |
5161740117 | Terminal Branches of Axon | Form junctions with other cells. | ![]() | 1 |
5161740119 | Ranvier | Gap between mylein shealth, can generate electrical activity. Action potentials can jump node to node. | ![]() | 2 |
5161740120 | Axon | Passes messages to other neurons, muscles or glands. | ![]() | 3 |
5161740121 | Myelin Sheath | Covers the axon of some neurons and helps speed neural pulses. | ![]() | 4 |
5161740122 | Nucleus | Contain DNA. | ![]() | 5 |
5161740123 | Cell Body | Main part of neuron where information is processed. | ![]() | 6 |