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region of the cell
body from which
the axon originates
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1 Astrocytes 2 Axon Hillock
, 3 Basal Ganglia Peripheral
4 Nervous
System
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The basic to generate and transmit nerve
functional impulses.
unit of the
nervous
system is the
neuron. What
is the major
function of
this cell type?
phagocytosis of debris (dead
Microglia
cells, bacteria, etc.)
Oligodendro form myelin around axons in
cytes the CNS
support the neurons; may
serve nutritive function and
Astrocytes
help regulate the chemical
environment of the neuron.
Line cavities of the brain ( and
Ependymal spinal chord); aid in circulation
of cerebrospinal fluid.
Schwann Cell PNS glial cell that forms myelin
, PNS glial cell that surrounds
Satellite Cell
dorsal root ganglion neurons
Central The brain and Spinal cord
Nervous collectively.
system
Specialized supporting cells in
Neuroglia
the CNS
Junction or point of close
Synapse
contact between neurons
A bundle of nerve processes in
Tract
the CNS
Neuron serving as part of the
Interneuron conduction pathway between
sensory and motor neurons
Peripheral Ganglia and spinal and Cranial
Nervous Nerves
System
Collection of cell bodies
Ganglion
found outside the CNS
Nueron that conducts impulses
Efferent
away from the CNS to muscles
Neuron
and glands
Neuron that conducts impulses
Afferent
towards the CNS from the
Neuron
body Periphery
, Chemicals released by
Neurotransmi neurons that stimulate or
tters inhibit other neurons or
effectors
region of the cell
body from which
the axon
originates
Axon Hillock
Secretes
Neurotransmitters
Axon
Terminal
Dendrite Receptive region of a neuron
a bundle of axons wrapped in
connective tissue. Extends to
What is a
andlor from the CNS or body
nerve?
viscera or peripheral
structures.
surrounds axons
Endoneurium