Biological assumptions - NEUROTRANSMITTERS 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyApproachesASWJEC Created by: Elisabeth MontagueCreated on: 29-03-19 14:48 What are neurones? Long thin cells that convey messages in the brain 1 of 9 What are the small gaps between neurones called where messages are passed? Synapse 2 of 9 What are the chemicals that pass messages from neuron to neuron called? Neurotransmitters 3 of 9 What are the cell structures that surround the cell body of a neurone? Dendrites 4 of 9 From the cell body there is a long extension called an ____ Axon 5 of 9 What do axons end in? Axon terminals 6 of 9 Where is the synapse between two neurones? Between the axon terminal and dendrites 7 of 9 What are there on the dendrites of receiving neurones? Receptors 8 of 9 What happens when the receptor cells receive a neurotransmitter? It triggers a nerve impulse which is sent down the axon 9 of 9
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