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  1. Neuron - Wikipedia

    A neuron (American English), neurone (British English), [1] or nerve cell, is an excitable cell that fires electric signals called action potentials across a neural network in the nervous system. …

  2. Cell Press: Neuron

    Neuron publishes outstanding research spanning all neuroscience sub-disciplines- from molecular, to systems-level, including cognitive and theoretical domains. The editorial team …

  3. An Easy Guide to Neuron Anatomy with Diagrams - Simply Psychology

    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, …

  4. What Is a Neuron? Diagrams, Types, Function, and More - Healthline

    Feb 28, 2022 · Neurons, also known as nerve cells, send and receive signals from your brain. While neurons have a lot in common with other types of cells, they’re structurally and …

  5. Neuroanatomy, Neurons - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jul 24, 2023 · Neurons are electrically excitable cells that transmit signals throughout the body. Neurons employ both electrical and chemical components in the transmission of information. …

  6. How Do Neurons Work and Change Over Time? | Caltech Science …

    Neurons are the primary cells responsible for receiving and sending signals throughout the brain and nervous system. Like a person in a crowded room, each neuron can interact with others …

  7. Neuron | Definition & Functions | Britannica

    May 8, 2025 · neuron, basic cell of the nervous system in vertebrates and most invertebrates from the level of the cnidarians (e.g., corals, jellyfish) upward. A typical neuron has a cell body …

  8. Neuron Structure and Function - GeeksforGeeks

    Apr 8, 2025 · This article explores neuron diagrams, structures, classifications, and functions of neuron, and discuss its vital role in the functioning of human body. Also Read: Nervous Tissue …

  9. What is a Neuron? Understanding the Building Blocks of the Brain

    Apr 13, 2025 · A neuron is not just a cell; it is the unit of communication within the nervous system, responsible for carrying electrical impulses throughout the body. It’s these impulses …

  10. Understanding Neurons: Structure, Types, and Functions

    Apr 29, 2025 · Neurons are the architects of communication within the nervous system, orchestrating signaling pathways that underpin physiological processes. Each neuron …

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