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Exploring the Fascinating World of Neurons: A Journey Through the Brain
The brain is composed of billions of neurons, or nerve cells, communicating through electrical and chemical signals. These signals are transmitted through a network of specialized structures called dendrites and axons, which extend from the neuron's cell body.
What are neurons?
Neurons, or nerve cells, are specialized cells that transmit information throughout the body. They are the basic unit of communication in the nervous system and are essential for all brain functions. Each neuron has a cell body, or soma, which contains the nucleus and other organelles that support its functions.
Dendrites and axons:
Dendrites are the structures that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body. They are short, branching structures that extend from the cell body and are responsible for receiving signals from other neurons. On the other hand, Axons are responsible for transmitting signals away from the cell body. They are long, thin fibers that extend from the cell body and send signals to other neurons or muscles, or glands. At the end of the axon are tiny structures called terminals, which release chemical…
