Neuron cell parts
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cell body (soma)
neuron metabolism
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axon
generates action potentials and sends them away from the cell body
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dendrites
receive and send signals towards cell body
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Schwann cell
produces myelin and insulates axon
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myelin sheath
insulates axon
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neurolemma
schwann cell metabolism
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node of ranvier
generates and speeds up action potentials
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axon terminal
stores and releases neurotransimitters
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synapse
communication
