IBSHES The Neuron

Cell Body (definition)

main part of the cell that contains the nucleus and other organelles

Cell Body (picture)

Myelin Sheath (definition)

Made of schwann cells, helps transmit nerve impulses

Myelin Sheath (picture)

Axon (definition)

a long projection from the cell body, transmits nerve impulses

Axon (picture)

Nodes of Ranvier (definition)

gaps between the schwann cells, helps transmit nerve impulses

Nodes of Ranvier (picture)

Dendrites (definition)

Branched structures that receive nerve impulses

Dendrites (picture)

Axon Hillock (definition)

Structure that connects the cell body to the axon

Axon Hillock (picture)

Schwann Cell (definition)

form the myelin sheath; they help transmit nerve impulses

Schwann Cell (picture)

Axon Terminal (definition)

The ends of the axon; transmit nerve impulses to the next cell

Axon Terminal (picture)