Neurociencia: Funciones Neuronales

The network of nerves branching out from the central nervous system to the rest of the body, including sensory components like skin, muscles, and senses and sensory signals.

The part of the peripheral nervous system made up of nerves connecting spinal cords to the rest of the body.

Sensory neuron carrying signals from peripheral tissues to the central nervous system.

Motor neuron carrying signals from the central nervous system to peripheral tissues.

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and organelles; controlling neuron functions.

Branching extensions of the neuron's soma that receive signals from other neurons.

A long, thin projection of a neuron that transmits signals to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Fatty layer surrounding some axons that speeds up signal transmission. Protects the axon.

The part of the nervous system that detects and responds to stimuli from the body and the external environment.

The network of nerves that branch from the central nervous system to the rest of the body, carrying messages between the brain/spinal cord and the body's organs.

A nerve cell that transmits sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.

A nerve cell that transmits motor commands from the central nervous system to muscles or glands throughout the body.

The cell body of a neuron containing the nucleus and other organelles, which processes information.

Branch-like extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons, transmitting the signals to the cell body of the neuron.

A long, thin projection of a neuron that transmits signals to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Fatty insulating layer around some axons that speeds up nerve impulse transmission.