The image describes each part of a neuron and its functionalities. In general, each component has a different function, starting from the Cell body,
Dendrites
, Use synonyms
Axon
, Action Potential, Myelin sheath, and Terminal button.
A neuron is composed of a cell body or soma, it is located in the middle and surrounded by Use synonyms
dendrites
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Dendrites
have the responsibility to receive signals from other cells. The appearance of Use synonyms
dendrites
is like some trees without any leaf, it has a lot of branches that look like hair.
When Use synonyms
dendrites
receive a message, it will forward the message to Use synonyms
Axon
. Use synonyms
Then
, the Linking Words
Axon
will continue to deliver Use synonyms
this
message to other neurons with the help of an electric signal from Action Potential. As a delivery agent, Linking Words
Axon
needs to be protected and the one who protects Axson is Myelin sheath. As a protector, Myelin will act as a blanket for the Use synonyms
Axon
and Use synonyms
also
help to increase the speed of neural impulses.
The Linking Words
last
part of a neuron is the Terminal buttons. Linking Words
This
part has the ability to become a bridge between neurons with other cells. It will communicate with Linking Words
dendrites
from other neurons.Use synonyms