Parts of neuron
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dendrites
branch-like structures which carry impulses from neighbouring neurons towards the cell body
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cell body
includes a nucleus
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cell nucleus
contains the genetic material of the cell
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axon
tube-like structure that carries impulses away from the cell body down the neuron
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Myelin sheath
a fatty layer which covers the axons- it protects the axon and speeds up electrical impluses
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Node of ranvier
gaps in the myelin sheath-allow increase in speed of impulse by forcing the impulse to ‘jump’ across the gaps
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Terminal buttons
at the end of the axon-involved in the communication across the synapse
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Vesicles
tiny sacs that contain neurotransmitters
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