北大神经生物学课件2神经元和神经胶质细胞-神经元.pptVIP

Neurons: Excitable cells – “wiring” “Signal Senders” Neuroglia: Support, Nurturing, Insulation Cell body (soma; perikaryon) Axon : only one (branches are collaterals; terminals are end feet) Dendrites : much shorter; one or more than one; branch extensively into dendritic trees Cell Body (Soma): Life Support Protein Synthesis Single Nucleus, RER (Nissl Bodies) Axon: Longest process transmits messages away from cell body Dendrites: Multiple processes off cell body – receive messages ???Neurons are similar to other cells in the body in some ways such as: 1. Neurons are surrounded by a mem