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). Region of integration of incoming information and metabolic center of the cell. (10-50 µm diameter). Large amount of condensed rough ER–Nissl substance. |
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. Major area of reception of incoming information. Apical and basal locations on cell body. Tend to taper in diameter. Cell can give rise to one or many dendrites from soma. |
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What is being described?
Specialized for carrying information away from cell body to other parts of the circuit. (0.2-20 µm diameter). Can be up to one meter in length. Tend to be of consistent diameter. Cell usually gives rise to one axon, but it can branch extensively. |
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(boutons/varicosities). Location of synapse(s). |
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