Parts of a neuron and functions

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Dendrites

Receives chemical signals from other neurons and sends them to the soma/cell body

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Soma

Houses the nucleus and provides proteins and energy for it to survive

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Nucleus

Houses the cells genetic material, controls the center of the cell

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Axon

Passes electrical signals down to other neurons or muscles/glands

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Myelin sheath

Insulates axons and speeds their impulses

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Terminal branches

Spread electrical impulses out between branches to send to multiple different cells

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Terminal buttons

Converts electrical impulses into chemical signals (neurotransmitters) to send to other neurons