PSYCH261 Lecture Notes - Axon Terminal, Mitochondrion, Myelin
24 Mar 2013
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*dendrite branched, treelike structure attached to soma; receives information from. *axon long, cylindrical structure conveys information from soma to terminal other neurons. buttons. *terminal buttons bud at the end of an axon branch. *multipolar neuron one axon, many dendrites attached to soma. *bipolar neuron one axon and one dendrite attached to soma. *unipolar neuron one axon attached to soma; *axon divides, one branch receiving sensory information and the other sending information to central nervous system. *contains the nucleolus and chromosomes involved in protein synthesis and contain the cell"s dna. *considered the power house of the cell because of their ability to extract. *acts as a packaging plant, where other molecules (e. g. , neurotransmitters) are packaged in small containers. *glia = glue : supporting cells that provide structural/nutritional support for the nervous system. *provide structural support to neurons and clean up debris. *act as phagocytes and protect the brain from microorganisms. *connect with multiple neurons and provide structural support.
