Name each part of the neuron Explain the function of each part
1. Dendrites Receive messages from other cells. They
look like trees, so their "branches" stem on
each side of the neuron so that it can
detect the information.
2. Cell Body The cell body is the bulky part of the
neuron because that's where everything is
held. Everything as in all the messages
from other neurons.
3. Axon It is the long "traveling" part of the
neuron. This is where all the information
travels through the neuron to neuron.
4. Myelin Sheath This is the the insulation or protective
layer of the axon so it can transport
information without any disturbance.
5. Terminal Buttons This is where the neuron gives off
something called neurotransmitters, which
are chemicals that help give off
information through the synapses.
6. Synapses This is where the neurons give the
information between each neuron, and this
happens with the help of
neurotransmitters.
1. Dendrites Receive messages from other cells. They
look like trees, so their "branches" stem on
each side of the neuron so that it can
detect the information.
2. Cell Body The cell body is the bulky part of the
neuron because that's where everything is
held. Everything as in all the messages
from other neurons.
3. Axon It is the long "traveling" part of the
neuron. This is where all the information
travels through the neuron to neuron.
4. Myelin Sheath This is the the insulation or protective
layer of the axon so it can transport
information without any disturbance.
5. Terminal Buttons This is where the neuron gives off
something called neurotransmitters, which
are chemicals that help give off
information through the synapses.
6. Synapses This is where the neurons give the
information between each neuron, and this
happens with the help of
neurotransmitters.
