How Neurons Communicate

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Across
  1. 2. The structure that maintains the membrane gradient. Hint: The sodium potassium _______.
  2. 4. When a cell becomes more positive or less negative.
  3. 6. A small electrical pulse by which neurons communicate
  4. 10. A tiny cell of the nervous system.
  5. 11. A charged particle.
Down
  1. 1. The tree-like extension of the neuron cell that receives the message.
  2. 2. The type of ion that is more abundant inside the cell.
  3. 3. The chemical released to communicate with other neurons.
  4. 5. The final end of the nerve cell that releases the electrical impulse.
  5. 7. The outer layer of a cell that allows particles in and out of the cell.
  6. 8. What is the symbol for sodium?
  7. 9. The long thread-like part of the neuron that the message is sent down.