Nerve cells

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Dendrite

The branch-like extension of a neuron that receives incoming chemical signals from other cells.

Cell Body (Soma)

The main central hub of a neuron that contains the nucleus and keeps the cell alive and functioning.

Axon

The long, thin wire-like fibre that carries electrical impulses away from the cell body over long distances.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that wraps around and insulates the axon to dramatically speed up electrical signals.

Axon Terminals

The branched structures at the very end of an axon that release chemicals to pass the signal to the next cell.