neuron struture

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<p>Dendrites</p>

Dendrites

receive signals from other neurons or receptors.

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<p>Cell Body</p>

Cell Body

Contains the nucleus and genetic material of the cell.

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<p>Axon</p>

Axon

Main cable carrying the electrical impulse (action potential) away from the cell body toward the axon terminal.

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<p>Myelin Sheath</p>

Myelin Sheath

Fatty layer protecting the axon and speeding up impulse transmission. Interrupted by Nodes of Ranvier

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<p>Terminal Buttons</p>

Terminal Buttons

End of the axon containing synaptic vesicles loaded with neurotransmitters.