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Synapses, dendrites, dendritic spines (bumps on dendrites where synapses are often found), dendritic arbors (tree-like projections of dendrites), somas (body of neuron), axon hillocks (where a summation of input impulses may initiate an action potential or spike), axons, myelin sheaths (on myelinated axons), and axon terminals (containing vesicles of neurotransmitters).
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Which of these structures does NOT pertain to neurons?
The alveoli in the lungs do not pertain to neurons. Alveoli are small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs during breathing, while neurons are the cells that transmit electrical signals in the nervous system.
Which structures in a human transmit electrochemical messages?
Neurons
What are the tiny structures that store and transmit information in the brain?
They are called neurons.
The branchlike structures the receive messages from other neurons are called?
Axons
Do all nuerons look the same?
No, neurons come in various shapes and sizes depending on their function. There are different types of neurons, such as sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons, each with unique structures specialized for their roles in transmitting information throughout the body.
What is the function of the dendrites and axon?
A very basic explanation would say that axons are the structures of neurons that conduct electrical impulses ("messages") away from the cell body, and that dendrites are the structures of neurons that conduct electrical impulses toward the cell body.
Which structurres in a human transmit electrochemical messages?
Neurons are the structures in humans that transmit electrochemical messages. Neurons are specialized cells that generate and conduct electrical impulses, allowing for the transmission of messages throughout the nervous system.
Where are the neurons found in the atom?
Neurons are not found in atoms as they are much larger structures made up of molecules and cells. Neurons are specialized cells found in the nervous system and are essential for transmitting information throughout the body.
What unique structures does neuron help to do its job well?
Neurons are the primary component of cerebral pylons, which are the structures needed to build additional cells and nerve connections. If the body requires additional pylons, it cannot build any more 'units' and must collect more neurons to assemble pylons out of, or it will probably die.
Which bulb-shaped structures found at the end of neurons form connections with the dendrites and somas of other neurons and allow information to pass from neuron to neuron?
Axon Terminals
What are the microscopic structures of the brain?
The microscopic structures of the brain include neurons, which are the primary signaling cells, and glial cells, which support and protect neurons. Neurons consist of dendrites, a cell body (soma), and an axon, facilitating communication through electrical impulses and neurotransmitter release. Additionally, the brain's architecture features synapses, where neurons connect, and various types of specialized cells, such as astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, that contribute to homeostasis and myelination. These structures work together to enable complex functions like cognition, emotion, and motor control.
What structures of the body deteriorate during parkinson's disease?
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