Parts of Neuron
This is the tiny gap between neurons where neurotransmitters are released to pass signals from one neuron to another
What is the synapse
This neurotransmitter plays a key role in the brain's reward and pleasure centers
What is dopamine
Receive information from the senses (e.g., sight, touch, taste
What is a sensory neuron
This long projection of a neuron carries electrical impulses away from the cell body toward other neurons or muscles
What is the axon
This neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood regulation, sleep, and appetite, and imbalances in it are linked to depression
What is serotonin
Transmit signals to muscles to initiate movement
What is a motor neuron
These branched structures receive signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body
What are dendrites
This neurotransmitter is crucial for muscle activation and is the primary neurotransmitter in the neuromuscular junction
What is acetylcholine
Connect sensory and motor neurons, allowing for complex processing and integration of information
What is a interneuron
Also called the soma, this part of the neuron contains the nucleus and supports the cell’s functions
What is the cell body?
This inhibitory neurotransmitter helps calm neuronal activity and is essential for reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation
What is GABA
This type of neuron has a single process that branches into two extensions
What is a unipolar neuron