Q.5. Draw the structure of a neuron and explain its function.
The structure of the nerve cell or neuron-
A neuron is the functional unit of the nervous system. It has three main parts-
Cell body: The cell body maintains the neuron's structure, contains its genetic material, and provides the necessary energy for its functions.
Dendrites: Dendrites are responsible for transmitting nerve impulses toward the cell body.
Axon: Axons carry nerve impulses from the cell body to a synapse or a neuromuscular junction.
The function of nerve cell-
Carry the information in the form of an electrical signal, known as nerve impulses. Cells receive a stimulus to send it to the brain and the spinal cord and carry the message from the brain to the target organs.