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Define Neurons/nerve cells​

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Neurons

Explanation:

  • A neuron can be defined as the basic unit of the nervous system.
  • Each neuron consists of a cell body, in which the nucleus is present.
  • Axon extends from the cell body, and numerous small branching fibers are called dendrites.
  • Neurons are informative messengers, that carry information in form of nerve impulses.
  • There are numerous neurons present in the Brain and spinal cord.
  • There are three types of neurons sensory, motor and interneurons.
  • Nerve cells can be unipolar, bipolar snd multipolar based on their shapes.
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