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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Name the structural components of a typical neuron.

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Step 1

The nervous system can be defined as the type of organ system which participates in the control and coordination of the body. It includes the peripheral nervous system and central nervous system which has component such as the brain and spinal cord.

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A neuron can be defined as the basic unit of the nervous system. Neurons are responsible for transmitting the signals from one part of the body to another. The main components of the neuron are dendrites, cell body, synapse, and axon. Synapse is the junction between the neurons; the cell body consists of dendrite and axon, dendrite receives the impulse, and axon takes away the impulse.