Structure of a Neuron
Part of the neuron is an extend from the cell body and receive incoming messages
What is Dendrite
Conducts electrical signals to a nerve synapse (the gap between nerve cells)
What is Axon Terminal
Triggers muscle contractions and is involved in memory, anger, and aggression
What is Acetylcholine
Helps regulate mood, body temperature, sleep, and appetite
What is Serotonin
1 year
What is Ability to talk develops (mama/dada)
Responsible for the coded production of proteins
What is Nucleus
Connects the two ends of the neuron
What is Axon
Helps control movements; modulates mood, motivation, and reward
What is Dopamine
Week five (in womb)
What is Brain = size of an apple seed
3 years
What is Ability to dress oneself develops
Contains the nucleus and Sends information between the Dendrite and the Axon
What is Cell Body
The main glial cells of the peripheral nervous system which wrap around axons of motor and sensory neurons to form the myelin sheath.
What is Schwann Cell
Involved in movement and regulation of anxiety; moderates neuron firing
What is GABA
What is Brain structure of a brain & nervous system = in place
Graduating Preschool
What is Brain has quadrupled in size
The primary transmission lines of the nervous system
What is Axon
Electricity can be conducted within the cell's environment, and the electrical signal will be propagated down the axon.
What is Node of Ranvier
Closely associated with memory and learning; it’s the main excitatory transmitter
What is Glutamate
Birth
all neurons are in place & working
6 years
Insulates the neuron from electrically charged atoms in the fluids that encase the nervous system
What is Myelin
What is Dendrite, Nucleus, Cell Body, Axon, Axon Terminal, Myelin, Schwann Cell, Node of Ranvier
Plays a part in stress responses; influences alertness, arousal and reward
What is Norepinephrine
2 months
What is Ability to smile develops
Special Question: Can you name all the presenters of this project?
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