Parts of Neuron Cells

Dendrites

Branchlike parts of a neuron that are specialised to receive information from other neurons

Nucleus

A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction

Cell body

Contains genetic information, maintains the neuron's structure, and provides energy to drive activities

Axon

Conducts electrical impulses away from neurons cell's body and transmit to other neurons

Myelin sheath

Allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells

Node of Ranvier

Periodic gap in the insulating sheath (myelin) on the axon of certain neurons that serves to facilitate the rapid conduction of nerve impulses

Axon terminal

The end portion of a neuron's axon which serves to transmit signals to other neurons or target cells, such as muscle cells or gland cells

Synapse

The places where neurons connect and communicate with each other