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The message is transmitted to the next neuron through a structure called the synapse, where neurotransmitters are released. When an electrical impulse, or action potential, reaches the axon terminal of the transmitting neuron, it triggers the release of these chemical messengers into the synaptic cleft. The neurotransmitters then bind to specific receptors on the surface of the receiving neuron, leading to a change in its membrane potential and potentially generating a new action potential. This process facilitates communication between neurons in the nervous system.
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The part of the neuron that decided if the message will travel to the next neuron or not is the what?
The axon terminal is the part of the nerve responsible for sending the message at all. Not only does it send the message, though, it has branching paths which allow it to determine which path it'll go on.
A neuron transmits a nerve impulse as a wave of?
A neuron transmits a nerve impulse as a wave of electrical activity called an action potential. This action potential travels along the length of the neuron's axon and triggers the release of neurotransmitters at the synapse, allowing communication between neurons.
Which is the last part of the neuron to be involved in the transmission of a neural impulse towards the next neuron?
Signalling ALONG a neuron is electrical, but signalling BETWEEN neurons is a chemical process. Neuron A 'passes' a message onto the next by releasing chemicals called neurotransmitters , which are then taken up by neuron B. The point at which these neurotransmitters are released from the neuron A is called the 'terminal bouton' and is the end of its axon. More specifically, it is the presynaptic membrane OF the terminal bouton at which the passing on of a message occurs.
What is the correct route a message takes within a neuron?
Well, isn't that just a happy little question! When a message travels within a neuron, it starts at the dendrites, moves through the cell body, and then down the axon. Finally, it reaches the axon terminals where it can pass on to the next neuron. Just like painting a beautiful landscape, each step is important in creating a masterpiece of communication in our brains.
What are the parts of the neuron that the messages travels through?
The message travels through the axon and Schwann cells (which make up the axon) as an electrical message. When it reaches the dendrite, it is converted into a chemical message where it can be picked up by another neuron.
Where does a neuron transmits it signals?
synapse
How does a message travel through a single neuron?
When a message gets sent to a neuron from the dendrite it goes through the cell body to the tip of the dendrite where it leaps to the next dendrite.
How does a message travel from one neuron to the next?
It travels from the brain to the Spinal Cord.
A motor neuron transmits signals to?
Muscle fibers
What is a neuron that transmits a nerve impulse toward the central nervous system is called what?
A sensory neuron transmits a nerve impulse towards the central nervous system. These nerve cells activated by input, transmits sensory information.
What is the nerve fiber that extends from a neuron and transmits electical impulses from that neuron to the dendrites of other neurons?
The axon
In what order does a message travel through the neuron?
A message travels through a neuron in the following order: dendrites receive the signal, the signal is passed through the cell body (soma), travels down the axon, and finally reaches the synaptic terminals where it is transmitted to the next neuron.
The part of the neuron that decided if the message will travel to the next neuron or not is the what?
The axon terminal is the part of the nerve responsible for sending the message at all. Not only does it send the message, though, it has branching paths which allow it to determine which path it'll go on.
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.
What is the name of a neuron that transmits a neural impulse from the central nervous system through the spinal cord to a muscle?
The neuron that transmits a signal from the nervous system to an effector is a motor neuron.
What is the term for the neuron that transmits sensory information into the nervous system?
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A neuron transmits a nerve impulse as a wave of?
A neuron transmits a nerve impulse as a wave of electrical activity called an action potential. This action potential travels along the length of the neuron's axon and triggers the release of neurotransmitters at the synapse, allowing communication between neurons.
