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Neuron Nerve Cell Fundamental Unit Nervous System Structure

A neuron is the fundamental unit of the nervous system, a nerve cell specialized for conducting electrical signals across its membrane.

A nerve cell; the fundamental unit of the nervous system, having structure and properties that allow it to conduct signals by taking advantage of the electrical charge across its plasma membrane.

Front neuron
Back A nerve cell; the fundamental unit of the nervous system, having structure and properties that allow it to conduct signals by taking advantage of the electrical charge across its plasma membrane.

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