The basic cellular units of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Synonyms: Neuron, Neurons, Cells, Nerve, Nerve Cells, Nerve Cell, Cell, Nerve

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to search NERVE CELLS use NEUROGLIA & NEURONS 1966-74 ,do not use as a substitute or synonym for BRAIN /cytol ,NERVE CELLS was see under NEUROGLIA & NEURONS 1963-74

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D009474

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