Neurons

neurons

singular nerves that are specialised to receive, process and/or transmit information

sensory neurons

carries information towards the CNS

motor neurons

carries information towards the body

interneurons

in the spinal cord as part of the spinal reflex

electrochemical

communication type used by neurons

dendrites

receives messages from the presynaptic neuron

axons

carries the neural impulse towards the axon terminals

Myelin Sheath

layer of fatty tissue around the axon which make the info move faster and insulates the neuron

axon terminals

branches that contain terminal buttons that have neurochemicals stored in their vesicles

Neural Synapse

the site of connection between two neurons

Synaptic Gap

the gap between the structures of the neural synapse

Neurochemicals

an umbrella term describing the chemical substances that transmit info in the NS

Neurotransmitters

a type of neurochemical that have an effect on one or more postsynaptic neurons

Neuromodulators

a type of neurochemical that have an effect on multiple postsynaptic neurons