microanatomy neurons function

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cell body

contains nucleolus, neurons control center

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axon hillock

where nervous impulse gets pushed down

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dendrites

cytoplasmic extension that receive information

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axon

long cytoplasmic extension, sends information

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myelin sheath

structure, insulating structure, keeps the nervous impulse down axon

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Node of Ranvier

gap between internode

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internodes

region, between node of ranvier