Excerpted form Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care, by Randy Kidd, D.V.M., Ph.D. Copyright (c) 2000 by Randy Kidd, D.V.M., Ph.D.. Reprinted by permission of Storey Books.
What is a Neuron. A neuron is a very specialized cell that forms the basis of the nervous system. It is also referred to as a nerve cells. Neurons are unique in that they transmit signals throughout the body. These signals are referred to as action potentials, nerve impulses or spikes.
17 CHAPTER 4 STRUCTURE AND CELL BIOLOGY OF THE NEURON 4.1. THE STRUCTURE OF NEURONS A neuron is a specialized cell, found in the brain, ganglia (groups of neurons located outside the central nervous system), and some sensory organs. Neurons come in many different shapes and sizes, but they all have some common features.4.1.1.7 CHAPTER 4 STRUCTURE AND CELL BIOLOGY OF THE NEURON 4.1. THE STRUCTURE OF NEURONS A neuron is a specialized cell, found in the brain, ganglia (groups of neurons located outside the central nervous system), and some sensory organs. Neurons come in many different shapes and sizes, but they all have some common features.