1. Discuss what a neuron is and the functions of its basic parts (dendrites, soma, axon, myelin sheath).
A neuron is a nerve cell. There are about 10,000 specific types of neurons, but there are three most common neurons: sensory, motor, and interneurons. A sensory neuron sends signals to help your brain understand what is going on around you in your environment. Sensory neurons are what make up your senses, (smell, touch, see, taste, and hear.) http://study.com/academy/lesson/sensory-neurons-definition-function-quiz.html A motor neuron does the complete opposite of the sensory neurons. A motor neuron signal goes from your brain to your muscles or glands, example is your motor neurons tell your hand to open a door to walk out. http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/LilburnES/PromoteGA/biochemistry/Neurons_types.html An interneuron is what connects neurons in the spinal cord and brain so they can exchange signals. (PowerPoint slide 6) The basic parts of a neuron is the dendrites, soma, axon, and myelin sheath. Dendrites are the part of a neuron that receives the information from other neurons. The dendrites will not transport the information to the rest of the neuron unless there are enough input signals for the axon to create an output to other …show more content…
This is what helps people detect emotions of themselves and others. There is one amygdala on each side of the brain, they are a part of the limbic system, which is responsible for memory and survival mode. They help to store memories that we may not remember, and also to control aggression. http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-amygdala-definition-role-function.html The hypothalamus is a part of the brain responsible for producing hormones that the mind and body needs. http://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/hypothalamus The hippocampus is what helps store long term memories, but never stores short term memories.
A neuron is a nerve cell. There are about 10,000 specific types of neurons, but there are three most common neurons: sensory, motor, and interneurons. A sensory neuron sends signals to help your brain understand what is going on around you in your environment. Sensory neurons are what make up your senses, (smell, touch, see, taste, and hear.) http://study.com/academy/lesson/sensory-neurons-definition-function-quiz.html A motor neuron does the complete opposite of the sensory neurons. A motor neuron signal goes from your brain to your muscles or glands, example is your motor neurons tell your hand to open a door to walk out. http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/LilburnES/PromoteGA/biochemistry/Neurons_types.html An interneuron is what connects neurons in the spinal cord and brain so they can exchange signals. (PowerPoint slide 6) The basic parts of a neuron is the dendrites, soma, axon, and myelin sheath. Dendrites are the part of a neuron that receives the information from other neurons. The dendrites will not transport the information to the rest of the neuron unless there are enough input signals for the axon to create an output to other …show more content…
This is what helps people detect emotions of themselves and others. There is one amygdala on each side of the brain, they are a part of the limbic system, which is responsible for memory and survival mode. They help to store memories that we may not remember, and also to control aggression. http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-amygdala-definition-role-function.html The hypothalamus is a part of the brain responsible for producing hormones that the mind and body needs. http://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/hypothalamus The hippocampus is what helps store long term memories, but never stores short term memories.