What are Neurons? – Short Answer

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:

1. Sensory
2. Motor
3. 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.

Functions of Neuron

• Chemical Synapse
• Electrical Synapse

Also Check- Short Note on Nervous Tissue