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Characteristics of neurons and more.

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Sensory neurons   show
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show Communicate information from the central nervous system to the muscles. (example: Blinking your eyes activates thousands of motor neurons). Signals for muscles to contract.  
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Inter-neurons   show
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Neuron   show
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Dendrites   show
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Axon   show
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Cell body   show
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show Support cells that assist neurons by providing structural support, nutrition, and removal of cell wastes; manufacture myelin.  
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Myelin sheath   show
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show A brief electrical impulse by which information is transmitted along the axon of a neuron.  
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show The minimum level of stimulation required to activate a particular neuron.  
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show State in which a neuron is prepared to activate and communicate its message if it receives sufficient stimulation.  
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All or none law   show
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Synapse   show
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show The tiny space between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of the adjoining neuron.  
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show Branches at the end of the axon that contain tiny pouches, or sacs, called synaptic vesicles.  
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Synaptic vesicles   show
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show Chemical messengers manufactured by a neuron.  
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