Neuron

I can start with this:

1. What is a neuron? List all parts of a neuron

2. Explain what sensory neurons, motor neurons and interneurons are in terms of their specific functions.

3. Fill in the blanks with the following terms.

• Transmits

• Receive

• Release

When a neuronal message first reaches a neuron, the dendrites _____ the message. After being processed by the cell body, the axon _____ electrical energy away from the cell body down the neuron. When this electrical impulse reaches the axon terminal, the synaptic buttons on their ends _______ chemicals called neurotransmitters into the synaptic gap.

I know how to do this:

1. In what way are the structure and functions of a dendrite different from those of axon terminals? 

2. Explain what sensory neurons, motor neurons and interneurons are in terms of their specific functions.

   • Describe the interactive nature of these three types of neurons, with reference to an example not used in the text. 

   • Suggest two possible consequences of damage to significant numbers of each of these three types of neurons.