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Know Your Neurons

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Know Your Neurons
In a recent PowerPoint presentation, neurons and its function were discussed.  Please review this important information below.

Chain of events for a neuron
  • Information comes into the neuron through the dendrites of other neurons.
  • lIt then continues to the cell body – (soma) which is the main part of the neuron, which contains the nucleus and maintains the life sustaining functions of the neuron.
  • lThe soma processes information and then passes it along the axon. At the end of the axon are bulb-like structures called terminal buttons that pass the information on to glands, muscles, or other neurons.

Picture of a neuron and label

Please use the above link to view a picture of a neuron or nerve cell.

Sean Naughton
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Last modified on 6/12/2009