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Neurons are composed of three parts: a cell body, dendrites, and an axon. The cell body contains the nucleus and performs general cell functions. Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body. The axon conducts action potentials away from or toward the central nervous system. Dendrites and axons are extensions that receive stimuli and transmit electrical changes that increase or decrease action potentials in the axon. Several neurotransmitters play important roles in functi
- Author
- Floriejane Marata
- Language
- EN