The basic unit in the nervous system connected in a complex manner.
Allows and organism to take in information from its surroundings and respond to
that information.
Most neurons in the human body are located in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM:
- spinal cord
- brain
Neuron Anatomy
Cell Body – the centre, typical metabolising cell, taking in energy and using it:
- has a nucleus
- golgi apparatus
- mitochondria