Neurons

neurons:: singular nerves that are specialised to receive, process and/or transmit information

sensory neurons:: carries information towards the CNS

motor neurons:: carries information towards the body

interneurons:: in the spinal cord as part of the spinal reflex

electrochemical:: communication type used by neurons

dendrites:: receives messages from the presynaptic neuron

axons:: carries the neural impulse towards the axon terminals

Myelin Sheath:: layer of fatty tissue around the axon which make the info move faster and insulates the neuron

axon terminals:: branches that contain terminal buttons that have neurochemicals stored in their vesicles

Neural Synapse:: the site of connection between two neurons

Synaptic Gap:: the gap between the structures of the neural synapse

Neurochemicals:: an umbrella term describing the chemical substances that transmit info in the NS

Neurotransmitters:: a type of neurochemical that have an effect on one or more postsynaptic neurons

Neuromodulators:: a type of neurochemical that have an effect on multiple postsynaptic neurons