Nerve Communication Terms Crossword

2. The sense of smell, processed by the olfactory system.
5. A fatty substance that insulates axons and speeds up nerve impulses.
7. The long projection of a neuron that transmits impulses away from the cell body.
9. A receptor that detects pain.
11. A receptor in the eye that detects light.
13. The gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released.
15. Potential The electrical signal that travels down a neuron to transmit a message.
17. A neurotransmitter that plays a role in movement, motivation, and reward.
18. The sense of taste, processed by taste buds.
19. A receptor that provides information about body position and movement.

1. A neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction and autonomic functions.
3. A receptor that detects changes in temperature.
4. A neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep.
5. A sensory receptor that responds to touch, pressure, and vibration.
6. Specialized cells that detect stimuli and send signals to the CNS.
8. The system responsible for balance and spatial orientation.
10. Chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons.
12. The bending of light as it enters the eye to focus on the retina.
14. The basic unit of the nervous system that transmits electrical and chemical signals.
16. Branch-like structures that receive signals from other neurons.