Nerve cell

• What are neurons?


  Neurons are electrically excitable cells.
• How do neurons process and transmit information?


  They process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.
• What are the main components of the nervous system that neurons are part of?


  Neurons are components of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
• What are the characteristics of neurons?


  • They can send electrical signals quickly.
  • They have special parts that help them connect to other nerve cells.
  • They have a unique shape that helps them perform their functions.
  • Most neurons last a very long time, often as long as you live.
  • They perform various jobs in the body, such as helping you feel things and move.
  • They work together in large networks, similar to a complicated computer system.
• What is the role of neurons in the body?


  Neurons help you feel things, remember information, and move.
• How do neurons work together in the body?


  They work together in large networks, similar to a complicated computer system.
• What are nerve cells also known as?


  Nerve cells are also known as neurons.
• What is the significance of neurons in the nervous system?


  Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
• What makes neurons unique in their function?


  Neurons are unique in their ability to rapidly transmit information across long distances in the body.
• Where can neurons be found in the body?


  Neurons can be found throughout the body, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.