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Neurons
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Definition
: The basic cellular units of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the NERVOUS SYSTEM.
do not use as a substitute or synonym for BRAIN /cytol
See Also
Neural Conduction
Examples
Cholinergic Neurons
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Dendrites
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Dopaminergic Neurons
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GABAergic Neurons
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Growth Cones
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Interneurons
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Lewy Bodies
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Mirror Neurons
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Nerve Fibers
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Neural Analyzers
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Neurofibrils
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Neurons, Afferent
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Neurons, Efferent
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Neuropil
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Nissl Bodies
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Nitrergic Neurons
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Adrenergic Neurons
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Purkinje Cells
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Pyramidal Cells
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Serotonergic Neurons
Other names
Nerve Cells; Neuron; Nerve Cell; Cells, Nerve; Cell, Nerve