Question

Name the important part of nerve cell.

Answer 1

Nerve cell:

1. Nerve cells consists of cell body, dendrites and axon.
2. Cell body is a star shaped body contains nucleus and cytoplasm.
3. Dendrites are small, hair-like fine extensions from cell body that branch further.
4. Axon is a long and cylindrical generally unbranched extension from the cell body.
5. Neurons are specialized cells that receive and carry the information and sensation in the form of nerve impulse.