Neurons and neurotransmitters

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

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Sensory neurons

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Carry messages from the CNS to affectors.

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Recieve information from other neurons.

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Contains the genetic information of the cell.

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