Creative Neurons

Select materials to fit each part of the neuron listed below. You must use a different material to represent each part of
the neuron listed. Once your neuron is setup, you must glue it to a piece of computer paper, construction paper or card
board.

Be creative and have fun!

Neuron Part Definition/Function Material Used

Dendrite

Cell Body (Soma)

Axon

Myelin Sheath

Terminal Branches
of Axons (Axon
Terminals)

Terminal Buttons
(Synaptic Knob)

Neurotransmitters

Synapse