Neurons are highly specialized for the processing and transmission of cellular signals. Given the diversity of functions performed in different parts of the nervous system, there is a wide variety …

May 12, 2025 · A neuron is a nerve cell that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals in the nervous system. Neurons consist of a cell body, …

Nov 10, 2025 · Different types of neurons (nerve cells) make up the brain and the nervous system. They send and receive signals that enable us to move, feel sensations, and think.

Dec 6, 2025 · According to his hypothesis, now known as the neuron theory, each nerve cell communicates with others through contiguity rather than continuity. That is, communication …

Apr 4, 2024 · Nerve cells, also called neurons, are cells that make up the nervous system. The main function of nerve cells is to receive, process, and transmit information.

Aug 1, 2025 · Specialized projections called axons allow neurons to transmit electrical and chemical signals to other neurons. Neurons can also receive these signals via rootlike …

May 26, 2025 · Neurons perform a variety of functions critical to the nervous system’s operation. These functions are enabled by their ability to generate, propagate, and transmit electrical and …

Jul 29, 2025 · Neurons are the primary components of the nervous system, working in conjunction with glial cells that provide structural and metabolic support. Their specialized structure allows …

Neurons are the basic functional units of the nervous system, and they generate electrical signals called action potentials, which allow them to quickly transmit information over long distances. …

Dec 21, 2023 · Neurons are categorized into different types based on their unique morphologies and functions. This article will focus on the structure and physiology of a typical multipolar …