Question

Name the longest part of neuron?

Answer 1

Neuron:

1. Neurons are also known as nerve cells.
2. It is the basic unit of the brain and nervous system.
3. It sends and receives signals from the brain.
4. While neurons have a lot in common with other types of cells, they’re functionally and structurally unique.

Longest part of the neuron:

The single and the longest part of the neuron are called axons.

Functions:

1. Axon allows neurons to transmit chemical and electrical signals to other cells.
2. A neuron has one axon that connects it with other neurons or with gland cells or muscle.
3. Some axons are quite long like it connects from the spinal cord down to a toe.
4. Each axon is surrounded by a myelin sheath.
5. It is a fatty layer that insulates the axon.
6. It helps the axon to transmit signals over long distances.

Figure showing the structure of neuron: