Neurons and neurotransmitters 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyBiopsychologyA2/A-levelAQA Created by: 06epriceCreated on: 15-08-19 14:30 Inter (relay) neurons Found in visual system or CNS. Recieve from sensory and pass to motor neurons. 1 of 13 Sensory neurons Carry messages from receptors to the CNS. 2 of 13 Motor neurons Carry messages from the CNS to affectors. 3 of 13 Dendrites Recieve information from other neurons. 4 of 13 Nucleus Contains the genetic information of the cell. 5 of 13 Cell body Holds the nucleus. 6 of 13 Axon Carries messages from the cell body to the synapse. 7 of 13 Myelin Sheath Insulator around axon, speeds up impulse transmission. 8 of 13 Nodes of ranvier Allows waste out and nutrients in. Speeds up transmission. 9 of 13 Axon ending Sends impulses to dendrites of next neuron. 10 of 13 Seretonin Regulates mood, calms and relaxes the body. Low seretonin leads to anxiety disorders (IPSP). 11 of 13 Dopamine Involved in pleasure seeking behaviour. Low levels result in addiction, high result in schizophrenia. 12 of 13 Acetylcholine Involved in learning and memory. Sharpens concentration and perception. Low levels result in memory loss. 13 of 13
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