Draw the structure of a neuron and explain its function

Q. No. 5: Draw the structure of a neuron and explain its function.

Ans: Neurons are nerve cells which are the functional units of the nervous system. The three main parts of a neuron are dendrite, cell body and axon.

Structure of neuron

Functioning of its three parts.

Dendrite: It detect information and conducts the messages towards the cell body.

Cell body: It contains nucleus, mitochondria, and other cell organelles. It maintains the growth of the cell.

Axon: It conducts messages away from the cell body and pass to the next neuron.