neuroscience study guide

Neurons

Transmit info through the nervous system

Glial cells

Support neurons in their work, keeps chemical environment stable and provides insulation

Myelin

An insulating layer of fatty white substance around the axon

neurotransmitter

a chemical messenger that allows neurons to communicate with each other.

Dendrites

receive information from other neurons

cell body

other biological machinery to keep the cell alive

axon

transmits ‘messages

axon terminals

send messages to a different neuron