Biopsychology 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyBiopsychologyA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Billy JobsonCreated on: 07-11-22 22:41 Name the parts of a neuron Nucleus, dendrites, cell body, Ranvier, axon, terminal buttons, myelin sheath 1 of 8 What function do the dendrites serve? carrying nerve cells away from neighbouring neurons to the cell body 2 of 8 What is the role of Ranvier? a gap in the myelin sheath to force the electronic impulses to jump 3 of 8 What is the role of the myelin sheath? Protects the axon and speeds up synaptic transmission 4 of 8 What is the role of the terminal buttons? Communicating with the next neuron in the chain 5 of 8 What does the parasympathetic branch do Calms the body after fight or flight 6 of 8 What does the sympathetic branch do Prepare the body for fight or flight 7 of 8 How does synaptic transmission work Turning the impulse into a chemical to transfer it across a synapse 8 of 8
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