Dendrites |
Receives signals from other neurons |
Cell Body |
Generates energy and contains genetic material |
Axon |
Carries signals from cell body to the axon terminal |
Myelin |
Increases speed of neural impulses |
Terminals |
Contain neurotransmitters; form junctions with dendrites of other neurons |
Neurotransmitters |
Chemical messengers that are released into the synaptic gap |
Synaptic Vesicles |
Small membrane sacs that contain neurotransmitters |
Synaptic Gap |
The physical space between two neurons; also called the synaptic cleft |
Receptor Site |
Binds with the neurotransmitter and influences the new electrical signal |
Dendrite of Receiving Neuron |
Receives signal from other neurons |
Axon Terminal |
Forms a junction with the dendrite of the receiving neuron |
Hypothalamus |
controls eating and other motivated behaviors, and is linked to emotion |
Pituitary |
Master gland of the endocrine system, controlled by the hypothalamus |
Amygdala |
Involved in aggression, fear, and emotional memories |
Hippocampus |
Involved in learning new memories |
Limbic System |
Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Amygdala, Hippocampus |