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What are Neurons?
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Neurons conduct impulses and the neuroglia specialized connective-tissue cells. The function of the neuron is to recieve and transmit electrical signals from the other neurons, muscles, and glands.
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What are Neuroglia cells?
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Neuroglia cells support and protect the neurons as it holds them together. Neuroglia supports the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) in the brain.
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What is an axon?
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Axon is the elongated projection that carries signals away from the cell body. An axon may have branches known as collaterals that allow communication amoung neurons.
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What is a Dendrite?
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Dendrites work like small hairs, are extensions of the cytoplasm of the cell. Their job is to carry signals to the cell body.
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What is a Myelin?
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Myelin is the fatty insulator inside the neuroglia which is produced by Schwann cells.
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