neurons basic units of the nervous system. _________________ - a cell that conducts electrochemical...
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NEURONSBasic Units of Basic Units of
the Nervous the Nervous SystemSystem
_________________
- A cell that conducts electrochemical signals
“COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST”
STRUCTURE OF A NEURON
DendritesCell BodyAxonButtons(Terminals)
Myelin Sheath andthe Nodes of Ranvier
PARTS/FUNCTIONS
Neurons are held in place by __________ that cleans, nurtures, and supports the neuron.
The
_________________________
- a chemical substance that is released by a transmitting neuron at the synapse and alters the activity of the receiving neuron.
-May excite or inhibit other neurons
EXAMPLE: Seeing colors
How do Neurons Communicate?
NEUROTRANSMISSION
1. SERATONIN:1. SERATONIN: Affects neurons involving sleep, appetite, and mood
2. DOPAMINE:2. DOPAMINE: Affects
neurons involved in
learning, memory,
emotion, and response
Types of Neurotransmitters
Chemical substances in the nervous system that ___________pain & ___________ pleasure.
► Similar to opiate drugs
► Necessary for survival
Chemical substances that affect the
functioning of other organs
1. MELATONIN:1. MELATONIN: Regulates the sleep cycle
2. ADRENAL HORMONES:2. ADRENAL HORMONES: Control emotion & stress
3. ________________:3. ________________: Stimulate the
development of male and female sexual characteristics