AP lab 3/27/12

what does the structure of neurons reflect

thier function
what do the 2 parts of the cell do
- recieves incoming signals
- generates outgoing signals
what can neurons do

communicate
what does a muscle do when it is stimulated by a neuron

contracts
what does a gland do when it is stimulated by a neuron

secretes
what are the three charactoristic features of a neuron?
- cell body
- dendrites
- axon
what are the two functions of a dendrite
- recieve signals coming in from other cells
- send signals toward axon
what are the two functions of a dendrite?
- nutritional
- metabolic
what does the axon generate

action potential
what is an actiion potential also known as

nerve impulse
what are the junctions between neurons called

synapses
how many axons does a neuron have

usually one
what are the branches of the axon called

axon collaterals
what the branches at the end of an axon called

axon terminal branches
what is the insulating material the covers some axons called`

myelin
what support cells produce myelin

schwann cells
what are the gaps in the myelin sheath called

nodes of ranvier

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AP lab 3/27/12

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AP lab 3/27/12

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2012-03-26T23:02:19Z