AP Psychology: Parts of a Neuron

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Soma/Cell body

contains chemical components and allows the neuron to function

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Dendrites

receives information from surrounding neurons

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Axon

transmits info away from soma to other neurons

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Myelin Sheath

Insulates and speeds up transmission of information

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Axon Terminals

Sections off information to terminal buttons

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Terminal Buttons

Releases neurotransmitters that transmit messages to neighboring neurons

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Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the nervous system

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Synapse

The space where messages are passed from one neuron to another