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neurons

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information The basic cellular units of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the nervous system.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • cytons
  • nerve cells
  • neuronal cells
  • neurone
  • neurones

En otras lenguas

  • español

  • células nerviosas
  • neurona

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/31449

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