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The function of a neuron is to convey or process signals.
The structure of a neuron allows these functions to occur.
The relevant components of a neuron comprising its structure are:
dendrites (inputs), soma
(cell body), axon hillock (signal strength assessing trigger point), axon (output), axon terminal branches, and axon terminal buttons.
Neurons receive signals, either from other neurons, or from receptor cells; they either simply convey the signal along the axon, or evaluate its strength and send it along the axon if the input is strong enough.
The structure of the neuron allows this function to happen in the following way: the dendrites receive chemical messengers through a synapse from an axon terminal button, which opens pores in the dendrite which allow sodium ions in, creating an electric voltage; this voltage propagates down the dendrite and over the soma
to the axon hillock, where, if it is greater than a triggering value, it can cause the axon to fire an action potential along its length; when the action potential reaches an axon terminal button, it causes calcium ion pores to open in the button, which causes small bags of neurotransmitter chemicals to merge with the membrane of the terminal button, releasing the neurotransmitter chemicals into the synaptic cleft (gap), where they diffuse over to a dendrite.
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The nucleus is the control center of the neuron, where genetic information is stored and regulates cellular functions. It plays a vital role in maintaining the neuron's structure and function.
What is the structure and function unit of the nervous system?
The structural and functional unit of the nervous system is the neuron cell.
How does a cells structure relate to its function in the body?
It is the basic building block of life
What is nerves or neurons?
nerves are white tough and string like structure there r two types of nerves sensory nerve and motor nerve neuron.............. neuron is basic unit of structure and function of nervous system ..........brain spinal cord and nerves are made up of neurons
What is the unit of structure in nervous system called?
Neuron is the unit of structure in the nervous system.
What is the function of effector in a neuron?
The effector in a neuron is the structure that carries out the response generated by the neuron in order to stimulate a target such as a muscle or gland. Effector neurons transmit signals from the central nervous system to these targets to produce a specific physiological response.
