Neurons

Summary Information: Neurons

Neurons: Neurons are the cells that make up the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Neurons are unique, specialized cells that have the ability to transmit messages in the form of impulses from the body, through the nervous system, to the brain. Neurons also process messages in the brain then transmit responses back to the body. Unlike other types of cells in the body, neurons cannot divide and multiply. As a result, when a neuron dies, it is not replaced.

Types of neurons include sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons. The basic structure of neurons includes a cell body, dendrites, and axons. Conditions that can afflict neurons include neuromuscular diseases, motor neuron diseases, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, sensory neuropathies, spinal cord transection, and trauma.

Closely Related Organs: Neurons

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Neurons:

• Nervous system
• Brain
• Spinal cord
• Central nervous system
• Peripheral nervous system
• Autonomic nervous system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Neurons

The following conditions are related to the organ: Neurons:

• Neuromuscular diseases
• Motor neuron diseases
• Multiple sclerosis
• Muscular dystrophy
• Sensory neuropathies
• Spinal cord transaction
• Trauma

Other Names: Neurons

The following are other names for the organ: Neurons:

• Nerve cells
• Nerve fibers

Sub Parts: Neurons

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Neurons:

• Sensory neurons
• Motor neurons
• Interneurons
• Cell body of neurons
• Dendrites
• Axons

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Neurons

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Neurons:

• Muscle weakness
• Incoordination
• Difficulty with balance
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Respiratory failure
• Paralysis
• Lack of sensation
• Altered or abnormal sensations
• Sensations of pain or burning
• Memory problems
• Coma
• Neurogenic shock
• Death

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