Functions of the Neuron

Cell Membrane

Regulates what in and out of the cell

Dendrites

Receive messages from other cells

Nucleus

Contains chromosomes

Cell body

Contains Nucleus

Axon

Passes messages away from the cell body to other cells

Myelin Sheath

Covers the axon and helps speed neural impulses

Schwan Cell

Part of the Mylin Sheath, helps speed up messages

Node of Ravier

Forces the message to “leap” between cells, making it faster

Synapse

Junction from where the neurons comunicate

Axon Termanal

The “button” that transmits electrical and chemical signals to the other neurons dendrites

Neurotransmiter

Molecules used by the nerve to communicate between the cells