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psych terms Fill In The Blanks

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In each blank, try to type in the word that is missing. If you've typed in the correct word, the blank will turn green.

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Question: Answer: A nerve cell that transmits in the brain and nervous system
Question: Soma (cell body)Answer: The main part of a containing the nucleus, where cell processes occur
Question: Answer: A long, slender projection that carries electrical away from the neuron's cell body
Question: Axon Answer: The end part of an axon that connections with other neurons or cells
Question: Dendrite Answer: Branch-like of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons
Question: interconnectionsAnswer: The formed between neurons at the synapses where they communicate
Question: Answer: Chemicals that transmit signals a synapse from one neuron to another
Question: potential Answer: the charge difference across the membrane of a neuron at rest
Question: Action Answer: A sudden change in electrical that travels down the axon, transmitting a signal to
Question: All or None Answer: The principle that a neuron either responds to a stimulus or not at all
Question: Absolute refractory Answer: A short period after an action when a neuron cannot fire again
Question: Electrical Answer: The by which neurons transmit signals through electrical impulses
Question: communicationAnswer: The process by which neurons communicate neurotransmitters
Question: Receptor Answer: The process of being reabsorbed by the neuron that released them
Question: Agonist Answer: increases/excites neurotransmitter
Question: Answer: decreases/inhibits activity
 
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