Dendrites
Branches of the neuron that receive chemical signals from other neurons
Cell body
Controls neuron activity
Nucleus
Contains DNA of the cell
Axon
Sends electrical signals away from the neuron
Myelin
A fatty covering on neurons that speeds up the signal
Terminal Fibers
Branches at the end of the axon
Terminal Button
The end of an axon that contains the neurotransmitters
Synaptic Gap
Small space between terminals and dendrites
Neurotransmitter
A chemical that carries the signal to the next neuron
Receptor
A small area on the dendrite that receives the signal from the other neuron