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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)
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