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All neurons have three main parts: 1) dendrites, 2) cell body or soma, and 3) axons. Besides the three major parts, there is the presence of axon terminal and synapse at the end of the neuron.
What are the Parts of a Neuron? The neuron contains the soma (cell body), which extends the axon (a nerve fiber conducting electrical impulses away from the soma), and dendrites (tree-like structures that receive signals from other neurons).
The neuron is the functional unit of the nervous system and has four main functional parts. Learn about the structure and function of each part on Kenhub!
Neurons are the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. All neurons have three different parts – dendrites, cell body and axon. The neuron structure is specially adapted to carry messages over large distances in the body quickly in the form of electrical signals.
Parts of a neuron. Neurons vary in size, shape, and structure depending on their role and location. However, nearly all neurons have three essential parts: a cell body, an axon, and...
Anatomy of a neuron. Overview of neuron structure and function. The membrane potential. Electrotonic and action potentials. Saltatory conduction in neurons. Neuronal synapses (chemical) The synapse. Neurotransmitters and receptors. Q & A: Neuron depolarization, hyperpolarization, and action potentials.
Neurons employ both electrical and chemical components in the transmission of information. Neurons are connected to other neurons at synapses and connected to effector organs or cells at neuroeffector junctions. A typical multipolar neuron is comprised of soma or cell body, an axon, and dendrites.