Parts of a Neuron 1

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, September 6 2014 by jdmiles

Last modified on Saturday, September 6 2014.

 
        A) Soma
 
        B) Axon
 
        C) Dendrite
 
        D) Green Thing
 
        E) Nucleus
 

 

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A) Soma

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In this cartoon illustration of a neuron, the single axon is highlighted in green. The axon carries electrical information away from the soma, making efferent connections with other cells. Depending on the location and function of a neuron, an axon may be very short, or may be longer than a meter or two. The soma is the body of the cell, shown in green in this image:   (See References)

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B) Axon

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In this cartoon illustration of a neuron, the single axon is highlighted in green. The axon carries electrical information away from the soma, making efferent connections with other cells. Depending on the location and function of a neuron, an axon may be very short, or may be longer than a meter or two.  (See References)

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C) Dendrite

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In this cartoon illustration of a neuron, the single axon is highlighted in green. The axon carries electrical information away from the soma, making efferent connections with other cells. Depending on the location and function of a neuron, an axon may be very short, or may be longer than a meter or two. The dendrites are the branched processes shown in green in this image:   (See References)

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D) Green Thing

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No, you are being silly.  (See References)

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E) Nucleus

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In this cartoon illustration of a neuron, the single axon is highlighted in green. The axon carries electrical information away from the soma, making efferent connections with other cells. Depending on the location and function of a neuron, an axon may be very short, or may be longer than a meter or two. The nucleus resides in the neuron soma. It is the darker green blob within the area shown in light green in this image:   (See References)

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References:

1. Nolte, J. (1993). The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy. Mosby, St. Louis. (ISBN:0801674832)

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Parts of a Neuron 1
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