State the location and functions of the parts given below.
1. Dendrites 2. Cyton 3. Axon.
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Dendrites
The Dendrites (Greek, dendr /o: tree) of a neuron are its many short, branching fibers extending from the cell body or soma. These fibers increase the surface area available for receiving incoming information. Dendrites are generally very thin appendages that get narrower as they extend further away from the soma.
Axon
Axons are the elongated portion of the neuron located in the center of the cell between the soma and axon terminals. In size, the axon may represent over 95% of the total volume of the neuron.
Specialized projections called axons allow neurons to transmit electrical and chemical signals to other cells. Neurons can also receive these signals via root like extensions known as dendrites
Cyton
Cyton is the central or cell body of a neuron containing the nucleus and excluding its processes. Its cytoplasm shows characteristic Nissl's granules. Cyton receives electrical impulses from other neurons through dendrites
Cyton is the cell body of neuron containing nucleus and other organelles. It s mainly concerned with growth and maintenance of cell.
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