Brain Regions
This part of the neuron carries electrical impulses away from the cell body.
axon
This is the term for the tiny gap between two neurons where they communicate.
synapse
This part of the brain helps you think, plan, and make decisions. It is located in the front of your head.
frontal lobe
When a neuron fires, it releases these chemicals to send a message to the next neuron.
neurotransmitters
This neurotransmitter is often linked to feelings of happiness and helps regulate mood.
serotonin
This is the electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron.
action potential
The part of the neuron where information is received from other neurons is called this.
dendrites
This is the process by which a neuron becomes more negatively charged inside, making it less likely to fire an action potential.
hyperpolarization
This region of the brain controls automatic functions like heartbeat and breathing, and is located at the base of the brain.
medulla oblongata
These are the parts of the neuron that transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body
axon