a&p - neuron, nerve, tract, nucleus, ganglion, myelin sheath

Neurons

what do neurons have?

1. neuron cell body (soma)

2. neuron processes

3. dendrites

4. the axon

Neurons - Dendrites

describe dendrites? (region, what it receives, what it conveys)

1. receptive region of the neuron

2. receives signals from other neurons

3. conveys incoming messages towards the neuron cell body as graded potentials

Neurons - Axon

where are nerve impulses generated?

trigger zone

Neurons - Axon

what region of the neuron is it?

1. conduction region