Neurons
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.
Year introduced: NERVE CELLS was see under NEUROGLIA & NEURONS 1963-1974
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Tree Number(s): A08.675, A11.671
MeSH Unique ID: D009474
Entry Terms:
- Neuron
- Nerve Cells
- Cell, Nerve
- Cells, Nerve
- Nerve Cell
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