Neurons

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The structure of a neuron:
Cell body - includes a nucleus containing the genetic material of the cell
Dendrites - branchlike structures that protrude from from the cell body. These carry out nerve impulses from the neighbouring neurons towards the cell body.
Axon - carries the electrical impulse away from the cell body down to the length of the neuron.
Synapse - the gap between the end of one neuron to another
Sensory neurons - carry messages from the PNS to the CNS. They have long dendrites and short axons.
Relay neurons - connect sensory neurons to motor or other relay neurons. They have short dendrites and short axons.
Motor neurons - connect the CNS to effectors such as muscles and glands. They have short dendrites and long axons.

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Neurons

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6.3.2 Structure of a Neuron

5.3.1 Structure of neurons

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6.3 Neurons and Synaptic Transmission

4.2 Neurons and Synapses

4.2 Neurons and Synapses

6.3.4 Excitation and Inhibition

2.3.2 Neurons and Synaptic Transmission

8.1.2 Neurons and Synapses

6.2.1 Structure of Neurons

5.3 Neuronal communication

6.3.3 Synaptic Transmission

2.3.2 Neurones and Synapses

1.3 The Neuron and Neural Firing

6.2 The Endocrine System

6.8.3 Ultradian Rhythms

6.8.1 Circadian Rhythms

6.7 Ways of Studying the Brain

6.5 Plasticity and Functional Recovery