Glossary

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Micro Neuro Anatomy (12 terms)

A

Astrocyte

Star-shaped glial cells supporting neurons.

Axon

Long projection transmitting electrical impulses.

D

Dendrite

Branched structures receiving information from other neurons.

G

Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells providing support and protection.

M

Microglia

Immune cells of the central nervous system.

Mirror Neuron

Neurons firing during action execution or observation.

Myelin

Insulating substance increasing impulse speed.

N

Neural Network

Interconnected neurons acting together.

Neural Stem Cell

Undifferentiated cells capable of becoming neurons or glial cells.

Neuron

The basic element of the nervous system.

O

Oligodendrocyte

Glial cells producing myelin in the CNS.

S

Synapse

The interface between neurons for signal transmission.