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The Biological Perspective

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Neuron   Specialized cell in the nervous system that receives and sends messages  
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Dendrite   Part of the cell that contains the nucleus and keeps the entire cell alive and functioning  
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Axon   Fiber attached to the soma; carries messages to other cells  
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Gial cells   Serves as a structure where neurons develop and work, holding the neuron in place  
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Myelin   Fatty substance around shaft of axons, providing insulation and a protective sheath  
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Diffusion   Process of ions moving from high concentration to areas of low concentration  
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Receptor sites   Proteins that are on the surface of each cell  
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