Parts of the Neuron
tree-like part of the neuron that receives information from another neuron; transmits that information toward the cell body
Dendrites
layer that covers the axons of peripheral neurons; concerned with nerve regeneration
Neurilemma
allows for saltatory conduction of nerve impulse
Neuron
short segments of axonal membrane that are not covered by myelin sheath
Nodes of Ranvier
part of the axon where the neurotransmitters are stored
it is within the axon terminals that the chemical neurotransmitters are stored
White fatty material that surrounds the axon; increases the rate at which the electrical signal travels along the axon
myelin sheath
makes white matter white
myelinated axons
Part of the neuron that transmits information away from the cell body
the axon
Part of the neuron that contains the nucleus; dendrites bring information to this structure, and the axon carries information away from this structure
the cell body