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Name the parts of a typical neuron and state the functions of each part.

Typical parts of a neuron and their functions.

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-Cell body/centron contains nucleus and cytoplasm
- Axon transmits impulses away from cell body
-Dendrites relays impulses across adjacent neurons
-Myelin sheath insulates axon and speeds up transmission of impulses
-Schwan cells forms myelin sheath and aid in nutrition and regeneration of axon
-Node of ranvier occur between schwan cells, where axon is not covered, speeds up
impulse transmission
-Nissils granules contain mitochondria that provide cell body with energy for metabolic
process
Anganifelix answered the question on April 18, 2018 at 09:05

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