The part of the neuron that receives the majority of inputs is the dendritic tree. In most neurons its appearance is very similar to what a tree would look like in Autumn with no leaves. The part that carries information away and toward the dendrites of other cells is called the axon. There is only one axon per neuron and they can vary quite considerably in their length.
dendrite
dendrite
The Inter-neuron (also known as the local circuit neuron, relay neuron or the association neuron) is the neuron which connects the afferent and the efferent neurons in the neural pathways.
receptors, typically on dendrites
potassuimaxon terminals transmit info from their neuron to another, while dendrites receive info from other neurons.
The axon, an elongated portion of the neuron, carries impulses to the muscles.
dendrite
The axon, an elongated portion of the neuron, carries impulses to the muscles.
Presynaptic neuron sends postsynaptic receives
dendrite
The part of the neuron that carries impulses towards the cell body is called the dendrite.
A Dendrite
The Inter-neuron (also known as the local circuit neuron, relay neuron or the association neuron) is the neuron which connects the afferent and the efferent neurons in the neural pathways.
cell body
receptors, typically on dendrites
The end of one neuron, the presynaptic button, sends messages to other cells by releasing neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) into the synaptic cleft (a small space between two neurons). The other cell, whether it be a neuron, a muscle, a sweat gland, etc., will receive this message at the post synaptic membrane of its cell, and will respond accordingly.
dendrite