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  1. Neuron - Wikipedia

    A neuron contains all the structures of other cells such as a nucleus, mitochondria, and Golgi bodies but has additional unique structures such as an axon, and dendrites. [4] The soma or …

  2. Cell Press: Neuron

    Neuron is one of the most influential and relied upon journals in the field of neuroscience and serves as a premier intellectual forum for the entire neuroscience community.

  3. An Easy Guide to Neuron Anatomy with Diagrams

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

    A neuron has three parts: the cell body, dendrites, and the axon (Figure 1). The cell body contains the small functional structures called organelles, which are necessary for the cell to survive.

  5. What Is a Neuron? Diagrams, Types, Function, and More

    Aug 1, 2025 · However, there are five major neuron forms. Each combines several elements of the basic neuron shape.

  6. Neuron | Definition & Functions | Britannica

    Dec 16, 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 …

  7. Neurons and How They Work in Your Body - Verywell Health

    Nov 10, 2025 · The cell body: It contains the nucleus of the neuron, where genetic information is stored. It also includes the cytoplasm, the fluid that houses the majority of cellular material …

  8. The Neuron – Foundations of Neuroscience - Michigan State …

    The neuron’s structure is essential to its function, from receiving inputs to transmitting signals. Understanding these basics lays the groundwork for exploring the complex networks that drive …

  9. Brain Basics: The Life and Death of a Neuron

    Feb 25, 2025 · A neuron has three basic parts: a cell body, an axon, and dendrites. Within the cell body is a nucleus, which controls the cell’s activities and contains the cell’s genetic material.

  10. Parts of a neuron: Structure and functions | Kenhub

    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 …