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Neurons
CHS Psychology class Jack- Definitions of Neurons
Question | Answer |
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Neurons | Receive messages from many different things. They pass messages along. |
Neurotransmitters | Chemical substances that cause chemical changes in the receiving neuron and transmit to the next neuron |
Glial cells | Nourish and insulate neurons |
Neural impulses | Coordinate the itch of a mosquito bite, a skier's muscle and visual capability, composing music, solving algebra |
Afferent Neurons | Transmit messages TO the brain. 2-3 foot long. |
Efferent Neurons | Motor neurons that help arrive at logical conclusions. Transmit messages AWAY from the brain. |