What are Neurons? – Short Answer
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Neurons Definition:
Neurons are considered as the building blocks of the nervous system. They receive and transmit signals to different parts of the body.
3 Types of Neurons
Neurons are usually of three types:
- Sensory
- Motor
- Interneurons
Structure of Neuron
A neuron varies in shape and size depending on its function and location.
Neuron Diagram

3 Different parts of Neuron
All neurons have three different parts –
- Dendrites
- Cell body
- Axon.
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