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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM (2 BASIC TYPES)
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-neuron
-neuroglia |
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NEURON
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-a nerve cell
-responsible for sensing, integration, controlling muscle and gland activity -the CELL BODY is responsible for metabolism growth and repair of the neurons -the DENDRITES act as an antennae by receiving an impulse and conducting it to the body cell -the axon transmits the impulses away from the body cell toward another cell -neurons bundle together to form a nerve |
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NEUROGLIA
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-a neuroglia support and protect the neurons of the CNS and PNS
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