Neuron

The neuron is a specialized cell that transfers electrochemical signals. It allows information to be passed from one cell to the next and can amplify signals for greater response. Neurons are key components of the nervous system. Major anatomical components of the neuron include the dendrites, the axon, and the myelin sheaths.

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                               (“Neuron”, 2016)

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