Here's a breakdown of how it works:
* Dendrites: These are the branches of the neuron that receive information from other neurons.
* Cell Body (Soma): This is the main body of the neuron, where the nucleus and other essential components are located.
* Axon: This is a long, slender projection that carries the electrical signal (action potential) away from the cell body.
* Axon Terminal: The end of the axon, where the signal is transmitted to the next cell via synapses.
The axon acts like a "wire" that carries the signal generated in the cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands. At the axon terminal, the signal is converted into a chemical message (neurotransmitter) that crosses the synapse and interacts with the target cell.
