Question

what are the parts of neuron and the function of each part

Answer 1

Neurons are basic building blocks of nervous system that are specialized in sending and receiving information. The main function of each of these nervous system cells is communication of information throughout the body. The main parts and functions of each part of neurons are:

• Dendrite- The tree like extension at beginning of each neuron is dendrite. Dendrites are the information receiving center of a neuron. Dendrites receive information from the axons of multiple neurons to which they're connected, and the interlinking chains between the cells.
• Soma- Also called cytons or cell bodies. The information from dendrites are passed on from the cell body. Soma has nucleus and other vital cell organelles as mitochondria. They do not actively take part in the transmission and receiving of information,but, provide the neuron cell with energy and growth necessary for this process.
• Axon- Axon is modified dendrite that forms the outlet of the neuron cell for sending information. They transmit outgoing information as neurotransmitters that are received by the adjoining dendrites of other neuron cells.