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The Nervous System: Basic Properties of Nerve Cells

By | July 20, 2021

The fundamental unit of the nervous system is not just neurons but also glia! However, the neurons have features that would allow them to communicate with each other, including long-distance communication. These features are: The morphological and functional asymmetry of neurons – dendrites with specialized receptors and the transmitting potential of axon forms the basis… Read More »