PSYC 101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Chemical Synapse, Axon Terminal, Neuron
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A specialized nerve cell that receives, processes and transmits information to other cells in the body. Segments of neuron that receive stimulation in order for the cell to become active. They conduct electrical messages to the neuron cell body for the cell to function. The main part of the neuron, which contains the nucleus and genetic information. It maintains the life sustaining functions of the neuron. Collection of nerve cells found in the brain which typically serves a specific function. It extends far away from the soma and carries an important signal called an action potential to another neuron, gland, or muscle fiber. Substance around the axon of a neuron that serves as insulation to allow the action potential to conduct rapidly toward the terminal button. A junction between the presynaptic terminal button of one neuron and the dendrite, axon, or soma of another postsynaptic neuron.
