Neuron Anatomy and Communication

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Across
  1. 2. This type of neuron gets information from the senses
  2. 3. Receives the information from other neurons
  3. 4. A neurotransmitter that acts as your body's natural painkiller
  4. 7. When a foreign chemical blocks the transmission of a real neurotransmitter
  5. 9. A neurotransmitter that affects movement and memory
  6. 10. This is an analogy for how neurons fit into their receptor sites
  7. 15. Chemicals that share information between neurons
  8. 16. Speeds up information down the axon
Down
  1. 1. Space that exists between the pre and post synaptic neurons
  2. 2. A neurotransmitter that controls mood and sleep and is associated with depression
  3. 5. Contains the cell's nucleus
  4. 6. When the neuron receives enough information to "fire"
  5. 8. Transmits information to other neurons
  6. 11. This type of neuron allows for motion
  7. 12. When a foreign chemical imitates or mimics a real neurotransmitter
  8. 13. When neurons are not currently firing
  9. 14. A neurotransmitter that affects mood and Parkinson's Disease