What is this?
A nerve cell, also called a neuron, is like a tiny, super-fast messenger in your body. It sends electrical signals to tell your brain what's happening and tells your body what to do, helping you think, move, and feel.
Key Parts to Explore
Dendrites
These are like tiny antennas that receive messages from other nerve cells.
Cell Body
This is the main part of the neuron, like its control center, where messages are processed.
Axon
This is a long cable that carries the message away from the cell body to other cells.
Myelin Sheath
This is a fatty wrapper around the axon that helps the message travel super fast.
Did You Know?
Your brain has so many nerve cells that if you lined them up end-to-end, they would stretch over 1,000 miles!
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