Describe the structure of a neuron and the function of each part. What are the differences between axons and dendrites? comments : please give me answer with best of your knowdelge . Thanks

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Describe the structure of a neuron and the function of each part. What are the differences between axons and dendrites?

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Neurons are information messengers. They use electrical impulses and chemical signals to transmit information between different areas of the brain, and between the brain and the rest of the nervous system. Neurons have a cell body (soma or cyton ), dendrites and an axon. Neurons are connected to one another, but they do not actually touch each other. Neurons, also known as nerve cells, send and receive signals from your brain. While neurons have a lot in common with other types of cells, they’re structurally and functionally unique.