Lab 12: Neuron Structures & Functions, Meninges

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Synaptic bulb

Releases neurotransmitters.

<p>Releases neurotransmitters.</p>
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Synaptic vesicles

Store neurotransmitters.

<p>Store neurotransmitters.</p>
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Dendrites

Carry impulses TOWARD cell body.

(HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN)

<p>Carry impulses <strong>TOWARD</strong> cell body.</p><p>(HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN)</p>
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Myelin sheath

Speeds impulse conduction.

(HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN)

<p>Speeds impulse conduction.</p><p>(HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN)</p>
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Soma, cell body

Contains nucleus.

<p>Contains nucleus.</p>
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Axon

Carries impulses AWAY from cell body.

<p>Carries impulses <strong>AWAY</strong> from cell body.</p>
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Axon hillcock

Area where the axon connects to the soma. Trigger zone where action potentials begin.

<p>Area where the axon connects to the soma. Trigger zone where action potentials begin.</p>
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Neurolemmocyte

Forms myelin sheath.

<p>Forms myelin sheath.</p>
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Schwann cell

What is another name for NEUROLEMMOCYTE?

<p>What is another name for NEUROLEMMOCYTE?</p>
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Nissl bodies

Ribosomes/Rough ER.

<p>Ribosomes/Rough ER.</p>
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Node of ranvier

Gap between Schwann cells (myelin).

<p>Gap between Schwann cells (myelin).</p>
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Cerebrospinal fluid, CSF

Clear fluid that surrounds the BRAIN and SPINAL CORD.

<p>Clear fluid that surrounds the <strong>BRAIN and SPINAL CORD.</strong></p>
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Dura mater

Surrounds/supports venous sinuses.

<p>Surrounds/supports venous sinuses.</p>
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Dense irregular connective tissue

What type of tissue covers DURA MATER?

<p>What type of tissue covers DURA MATER?</p>
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Arachnoid mater

Contains/circulates CSF,

<p>Contains/circulates CSF,</p>
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Areolar connective tissue

What type of tissue covers ARACHNOID MATER?

<p>What type of tissue covers ARACHNOID MATER?</p>
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Pia mater

Closely covers brain. Electrical insulator.

<p>Closely covers brain. Electrical insulator.</p>
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Areolar connective tissue

What type of tissue covers PIA MATER?

<p>What type of tissue covers PIA MATER?</p>
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Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater

Order the MENINGES from SUPERFICIAL to DEEP.

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Skin

What is RED?

<p>What is RED?</p>
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Periosteum

What is ORANGE?

<p>What is ORANGE?</p>
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Cranium

What is YELLOW?

<p>What is YELLOW?</p>
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Dura mater

What is BLUE?

<p>What is BLUE?</p>
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Arachnoid mater

What is GREEN?

<p>What is GREEN?</p>
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Pia mater

What is BEIGE?

<p>What is BEIGE?</p>