Neurons and Synapses
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Soma (Cell body) Description
May have one, two or many dendrites and typically one axon.
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Soma (Cell body) Function
Synthesizes macromolecules, integrates electrical signals. Where cellular molecules are manufactured. Contains mitochondria, ribosomes, nucleus (where the cell’s genetic material is contained). Allows for translation of genetic instruction from the nucleus into proteins that are needed for neuron operation
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Dendrites Description
Soma’s “hair”. These are extensions of the cell body
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Dendrites Function
Collecting and receiving info from adjacent neurons and passing it along to the soma.
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