Match each term with its definition or description.
-Nerve fiber that is highly branched; the name comes from the Greek word for tree
A)Cell body
B)Axon
C)Nodes of Ranvier
D)Dendrite
E)Myelin
F)Neurofibrils

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Dendrite is a nerve fiber that is highly branched and named after the Greek word for tree.

Answer: B
 Axon is a nerve fiber that transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body.

Answer: C
 Nodes of Ranvier are the gaps in the myelin sheath that allow for saltatory conduction.

Answer: A
 Cell body is the main part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and other organelles.

Answer: E
 Myelin is a fatty substance that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, allowing for faster transmission of nerve impulses.

Answer: F
 Neurofibrils are tiny threads that extend throughout the axon and dendrites, providing structure and support for the neuron.

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