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Monday, May 30, 2011

The Systems of the Body

The Systems of the Body
Neuron
 Cell body – source of life of the cell
 Dendrites – branches on the cell bodies that act as receivers of messages from adjacent neurons.
 Axon – projection through which messages travel.
 Synaptic knobs: Tips of branches at end of axon. Sends messages to adjacent neurons.
 Synapse: Fluid filled gap between neurons.

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