PSY 209 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Axon Terminal, Action Potential, Neurotransmitter
19 Oct 2014
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Individual cells in the nervous system that receive, integrate, and transmit: they are basic links that allow communication within the nervous system, soma. Cell body of the neuron that contains the nucleus and much of cells normal organs: dendrite, axon, myelin sheath, terminal button neighboring neurons. Parts of a neuron that receives information. Long fiber that transmits information away to other neurons, muscles, or glands. Insulating material that encases some axons. i. Small knobs where neurotransmitters are transmitted activating: synapse. Junction where information is transmitted from one neuron to another: there is lots of variety among neurons, so not all neurons contain all these parts. Cells in nervous system that provides various support for neurons: glial cells supply nourishment to neurons, remove neurons waste products, and provide, glia insulation around many axons. The neural impulse: using energy to send information. All the study of the neuron done on a squids neuron (which is much bigger than a.
