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main features of neuron
soma, axon, dendrites
main features of soma
nucleus, mitochondria, rough ER, golgi apparatus, plasma membrane
SOMA
cell body; many of the major features of neuronal somas are similar to those observed in other cells throughout the body
nucleus
a prominent feature of the soma and contains the nucleolus
mitochondria
chief energy source for the neuron
adult neurons and glycogen?
adult neurons do not store large amounts of glycogen and thus are dependent upon circulating glucose and oxygen for energy
rough ER and golgi apparatus
responsible for synthesizing and packaging proteins
plasma membrane
lipid bilayer as in other cells; plays critical role in controlling ion flow into and out of the neuron
main features of axon
axon hillock, myelin sheath, node of ranvier, terminal bouton
axon hillock
initial segment of the axon that tapers from the cell body
myelin sheath
glial cell wrapping around the axon and acts as insulator
node of ranvier
area that exists between myelin sheaths; signals "jump" between nodes
terminal bouton
the end of the axon; acts as the presynaptic component of a synapse; contains many mitochondria and synaptic vessels
features of dendrites
diameter, dendritic spines