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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. Neurons (Nerve Cells): Structure, Function & Types

    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, …

  3. 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.

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

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

    Nov 10, 2025 · Neurons send signals that help us move, feel, and think. The three main types of neurons are motor neurons, sensory neurons, and interneurons.

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

    Aug 1, 2025 · Neurons vary in size, shape, and structure depending on their role and location. However, nearly all neurons have three essential parts: a cell body, an axon, and dendrites. …

  8. Understanding Neurons' Role in the Nervous System

    Aug 27, 2025 · A neuron is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Neurons are similar to other cells in the human body in …

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

    Neurons are the basic units of the brain. Their main function is to send electrical signals over short and long distances in the body, and they are electrically and chemically excitable. The function …

  10. Neurons: Definition, Structure, Parts, and Functions

    May 26, 2025 · What is a Neuron? Definition: A neuron is a specialized cell in the nervous system that receives, processes, and transmits electrical and chemical signals to communicate with …