Neuron histology slides

Unipolar

Carry sensory signals to the spinal cord. Only one single process away from the axon

Cornea

Controls and focuses the light entry

Retina

Converts light into neural signals for vision.

Ducts

Discharges tears

Perkiness cells

Found in the cerebellum. It's function is to convergence from an area with many neurons to a synapse with fewer neurons.

Temporal bone

Houses hearing structures

Pupil

How much light comes through.

Multipolar (all models)

One axon and multiple dendrites. Most common and includes most neurons of the brain and spinal cord.

Bipolar

One axon and one dendrite. Sensory neurons of the ear.

Cerebellum

Posterior cranial fossa

Lacrimal glands

Produces tears

Hammer

Receives vibrations and transfers to the incus

Iris

Regulates amount of light entering the eye.

Motor neurons

This multipolar neuron is typically found in the brain and spinal cord. It's function is to conduct motor impulses within the brain and spinal cord.

Sclera

Tough protection and muscle attatchment.

Middle ear bones

Transfers air waves to fluid waves.

Cochlea

Transfers cochlear liquids to neural signals.

Anvil

Transfers to stapes

Stirrup

Transfers to the oval window.

Nodes of ranvier function

Action potential signal jumps from node to node.

Ear drum

Also known as tympanic membrane. Function is to transmit sound from the air to the middle ear.

Schwann cell function

Support nerve regeneration

Giant pyramidal cells

The giant pyramidal cells are located in the primary motor area of the cerebral cortex. It's function is to receive and conduct motor impulses from the brain to the body.

Eustachian tube

Ventilated middle ear space and maintains middle ear pressure.