A typical neuron 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyTypical neuronASEdexcel Created by: molly slaterCreated on: 01-05-18 10:01 what is the nucleus also known as? the cell body 1 of 12 what does the cell body house? the genetic matieral 2 of 12 what else does the cell body contain? the mitochondria which provides energy 3 of 12 what do dendrites do? receive messages from other neurons trigger electrical impulse 4 of 12 what are the dendrites attached to? cell body 5 of 12 what is the node of ranvier? the break between cells 6 of 12 what is the axon? extension of cell body passes electrical impulse towards axon terminal 7 of 12 synaptic terminal very end of the axon 8 of 12 terminal buttonsq on the end of the axon terminals 9 of 12 what is a synapse? the connection between neurons 10 of 12 what is mylein sheath? fatty deposits which speed up the transmission 11 of 12 what is the direction of travel? going straight upwards to the right 12 of 12
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