Biopsychology: Neurons and Neurotransmission

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Which part of the neuron receives messages from other neurons?

Which neurotransmitter is involved in attention and memory?

The basic cell that makes up the nervous system; receives and sends messages within the system

Which neurotransmitter is involved in pain relief?

Which part of the neuron is the fluid filled space between the axon of one cell and the dendrites of the next cell?

Which neurotransmitter is involved in sleep and inhibits movement?

Which part of the neuron insulates, protects, and speeds up the neural process?

Which part of the neuron is the cell body and maintains the life of a cell?