Neurone Structures And Functions - Cell Body, Axon, Myelin Sheath, Dendrites

A neurone is the most basic functional unit of nervous system. A neurone consists of dendrites, dendrones, cell body, axon, myelin sheath and nodes of Ranvier.

Dendrites

Dendrites form connections with other neurones and transmit nerve impulses towards the cell body.

Dendrones

Dendrones transmit nerve impulses from dendrites to the cell body.

Cell body

Cell body which contains nucleus, controls the activities of the neurone.

Axon

Axon transmits nerve impulses away from the cell body.

Myelin sheath and nodes of Ranvier

Myelin sheath protects the axon from injuries; and together with nodes of Ranvier, they speed up the rate of transmission of impulses.
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