What is the major function of the neurone? - This cell specializes in transmitting messages around the
body
List some functions of neuroglia: - These cells serve as phagocytes by protecting and myelinating
neurones, form a selective barrier between neurones and the capillary blood supply, and provide
insulation
What is the central nervous system? - This is the brain and the spinal cord collectively
What is the synaptic cleft? - This is the tiny gap that separates two neurones
What are gangleon? - This is a bundle of nerve processes outside of the central nervous system
What is an interneuron? - This is a neuron connecting sensory and motor neurons
What is a tract? - This is a structure made out of neuron processes running through the central nervous
system
What are nuclei? - These are collections of neuron cell bodies inside of the central nervous system
What is an efferent neuron? - This is a neuron that conducts impulses away from the central nervous
system to muscles and glands
What is an afferent neuron? - This is a neuron that conducts impulses towards the central nervous
system from the body periphery
What are neurotransmitters? - These are chemicals released by axon terminals
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