Nerve cells

Neural network. Computer illustration of nerve cells, or neurons.

The basic building blocks behind the human nervous system’s remarkable powers are neurons, or nerve cells. #immunity #nervecells #nervoussystem #neurons #lifestyle

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Nerve cells also known as neurons, are the cells of nervous system. These cells communicate with each other and other cells, via nerve impulse (electric signals), due to which, organs of the body responds to the stimuli.

Parts of a Nerve Cell

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Nerve Cell Structure and Schwann Cells

Nerve tissue is specialized for chemical and electrical communication and consists of neurons and supporting cells, called glial cell. Glial cells constitute most of the volume of nervous tissue. They protect and assist neurons by communication, but do not transmit long-distance signals. See chapter 12 for more detail on neurons and glial cells.

Research into how myelin insulates nerves is shedding light on diseases like multiple sclerosis.