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