@biotutoramara: A neuron is a specialized cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system. It has a unique structure that allows it to transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the body. The main components of a neuron include the cell body, dendrites, axon, and axon terminals. The cell body contains the nucleus and other organelles that are responsible for the neuron's metabolic functions. Dendrites are branching extensions that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them towards the cell body. The axon is a long, tubular extension that carries signals away from the cell body and towards other neurons or target cells. At the end of the axon, there are axon terminals that release neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that transmit signals to other neurons or target cells. This unique structure allows neurons to communicate with each other and coordinate the functions of the nervous system. #anatomy #Science #neuron #physiology #tiktoktrend

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