Axon
(ax-on)
The axon is a thin fiber in the main area in the neuron, and is long
and very thin. The axon takes information away from the neuron
body,and releases neurotransmitters.
(ax-on)
The axon is a thin fiber in the main area in the neuron, and is long
and very thin. The axon takes information away from the neuron
body,and releases neurotransmitters.
Dendrite
(den-dry-ts)
The dendrite is a branching tree-like structure at the end of the neuron.
The function of the dendrite is to send information to the neurotransmitter.
Dendrites can also release neurotransmitters. Scientists thought that only the axon could release neurotransmitters, but found that dendrites can also release them.
(den-dry-ts)
The dendrite is a branching tree-like structure at the end of the neuron.
The function of the dendrite is to send information to the neurotransmitter.
Dendrites can also release neurotransmitters. Scientists thought that only the axon could release neurotransmitters, but found that dendrites can also release them.
For dendrite info go to 1:10
For axon info go to 2:16
For axon info go to 2:16
FuN fAcTs!
Dendrites are around the nucleus in the neuron.
There are about 100 billion Dendrites in the brain!
Axons can be three feet long!
The Axon is one hundredth of the thickness of a human hair!
To take a quiz on the axon and dendrites click HERE
Dendrites are around the nucleus in the neuron.
There are about 100 billion Dendrites in the brain!
Axons can be three feet long!
The Axon is one hundredth of the thickness of a human hair!
To take a quiz on the axon and dendrites click HERE