What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

A _______ consists of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon.

Neurons communicate with each other through specialized junctions called ___________

The long, thread-like extensions of a neuron that receive incoming signals from other neurons are called ________

The main conducting pathway of a neuron that carries electrical signals away from the cell body is called the ________

The transfer of information in the nervous system occurs through the use of ________

The complex organ responsible for controlling thought, memory, emotion, and many other functions is the ________

A fatty substance called ________ insulates and protects the axons of neurons, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals.