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Neurons pass information by neurotransmitters, chemicals that activate receiving neurons. These molecules (neurotransmitters) pass through what is called the synapse: a junction of an axon of the first neuron close to the dendrite of a second neuron. When the neurotransmitters act on the receiving neuron, they can activate a series of changes that cause than neuron to signal to another neuron, resulting in a chain reaction.

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The single long strand that comes out of the other side of the cell body is called the?

axon-kenyonthanks ya kenyon-lexi


How does information flow through a neuron in the human brain?

Information flows through a neuron in the human brain through a process called synaptic transmission. When a neuron receives a signal, it generates an electrical impulse that travels down its axon. At the end of the axon, the electrical impulse triggers the release of neurotransmitters into the synapse, the gap between neurons. These neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the receiving neuron, causing it to generate its own electrical impulse and continue the flow of information.


The cell body of a neuron collects information from which structure?

The part of the neuron that picks up information and sends it to the cell body is the dendrite. Electrical stimulation is transmitted by upstream neurons onto dendrites, and the dendrites integrate and determine the extent to which action potentials are produced.


Which part of the neuron transmits information to other cells?

The end of one neuron, the presynaptic button, sends messages to other cells by releasing neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) into the synaptic cleft (a small space between two neurons). The other cell, whether it be a neuron, a muscle, a sweat gland, etc., will receive this message at the post synaptic membrane of its cell, and will respond accordingly.


Organisms or fluids attempting to enter the cell body of a neuron must first pass through the?

cell membrane, which acts as a protective barrier around the neuron. This selective barrier controls the passage of substances in and out of the neuron to maintain its internal environment.

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Which part of a neuron transports information from the neuron to other neurons through an electrochemical reaction?

axon


What order is information passed through a neuron?

Dendrite to soma to axon ;)


What is an extension of the neuron cell body that sends information away from the neuron?

the axon


What is an axon-terminal?

An axon terminal is the structure of a neuron (a single cell of the central or peripheral nervous system) at the end of it's axon that forms a synapse with another neuron. Generally, the axon terminal is the point at which a neuron passes information to the neurons with which it is connected.


What is axon terminals?

An axon terminal is the structure of a neuron (a single cell of the central or peripheral nervous system) at the end of it's axon that forms a synapse with another neuron. Generally, the axon terminal is the point at which a neuron passes information to the neurons with which it is connected.


What is an axon termin?

An axon terminal is the structure of a neuron (a single cell of the central or peripheral nervous system) at the end of it's axon that forms a synapse with another neuron. Generally, the axon terminal is the point at which a neuron passes information to the neurons with which it is connected.


What is the junction where the axon terminal of a sending neuron communicates?

The question isn't clear enough. Does it mean the part that sends info. through the neuron (the axon)? Or does it mean the part that sends information to other neurons (the synapse)?


The single long strand that comes out of the other side of the cell body is called the?

axon-kenyonthanks ya kenyon-lexi


State the three main parts of a neuron and describe how an impulse travels through a neuron?

Okay, information is received through the dendrites, and then moves on the the cell body. From there, the cell's axon passes the message on to other neurons or to muscles or glands.


Which part of the neuron can carry information for long distances?

The axon is the part of the neuron that can carry information for long distances.


How does information flow through a neuron in the human brain?

Information flows through a neuron in the human brain through a process called synaptic transmission. When a neuron receives a signal, it generates an electrical impulse that travels down its axon. At the end of the axon, the electrical impulse triggers the release of neurotransmitters into the synapse, the gap between neurons. These neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the receiving neuron, causing it to generate its own electrical impulse and continue the flow of information.


The cell body of a neuron collects information from which structure?

The part of the neuron that picks up information and sends it to the cell body is the dendrite. Electrical stimulation is transmitted by upstream neurons onto dendrites, and the dendrites integrate and determine the extent to which action potentials are produced.