Figure 11.2.1 Basic Structure of a Neuron
Neurons have a soma (or cell body) and processes, which are extensions from the soma that receive or carry information. Processes can be diversified as dendrites which receive information or axon which carries information. The axon shown here is covered by insulating sheaths of myelin. (Image credit: "Labeled structure of a neuron" by Chiara Mazzasette is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 / A derivative from the original work)
Figure 11.2.1 Basic Structure of a Neuron
Neurons have a soma (or cell body) and processes, which are extensions from the soma that receive or carry information. Processes can be diversified as dendrites which receive information or axon which carries information. The axon shown here is covered by insulating sheaths of myelin. (Image credit: "Labeled structure of a neuron" by Chiara Mazzasette is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 / A derivative from the original work)