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Dendrites
rootlike parts of the cell that stretch out from the cell body. make synaptic connections with other neurons.
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Soma/Cell body
contains nucleus and other parts of the cell needed to sustain its life
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Axon
wirelike structure ending in the terminal buttons that extends from the cell body
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Myelin sheath
a fatty covering around the axon of some neurons that speeds neural impulses
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Terminal Buttons
branched end of the axon that contains neurotransmitters
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Synapse
space between terminal buttons of one neuron and dendrites of the next neuron
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Neurotransmitters
chemicals contained in terminal buttons that enable neurons to communicate. fit into receptor sites on dentrites like keys into locks
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Synaptic Vesicles
Small sacs where neurotransmitters are stored
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