What is this?
A neuron is a special type of cell that acts like a tiny messenger in your body. It helps send electrical and chemical signals all over the place, allowing your brain to tell your muscles what to do and for you to feel things like touch or pain. Think of them as the super-fast wires that connect everything in your nervous system!
Key Parts to Explore
Cell Body
This is the main part of the neuron, like its control center, where the nucleus lives.
Dendrites
These are branch-like parts that stick out from the cell body and collect messages from other neurons.
Axon
The axon is a long, thin tail that carries messages away from the cell body to other neurons.
Myelin Sheath
This is a fatty layer that wraps around the axon, helping messages travel super fast.
Did You Know?
Did you know your brain has about 86 billion neurons, which is more than the number of people on Earth?
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