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.
A neuron is a type of cell that receives and transmits information in the Central Nervous System. (CNS â brain and spinal cord) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS â afferent & efferent nerves). 2. Parts of the neuron: cell body (soma), dendrites, axon, axon hillock, synaptic boutons. The Nerve Impulse. A.