1. Neuron Parts

2. A B D E C F H I G

3. A. Dendrites – receive information and take it toward the cell body
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4. B. Cell Body control center Nucleus Large nucleolus Mitochondria
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5. C. Nucleus Slide 7.10 Figure 7.4a
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6. Gathers the information
D. Axon Hillock
Gathers the information
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7. E. Axon
sends information away from the cell body to another neuron (only 1!)
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8. F. Schwann Cells Produce/Creates Myelin Slide 7.10 Figure 7.4a
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9. G. Myelin Sheath Provide protection
Enable signal to be sent quickly to the next neuron
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10. H. Node of Ranvier Allow signal to travel faster Nodes of Ranvier
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11. I. Axon Terminals Sends message to next neuron
contain vesicles with neurotransmitters (chemicals)

12. I. Axon Terminals

13. Constant Neuron Firing:
Live Neurons:
Parts of the Neuron: