NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The basic building block of the nervous system is a nerve cell, or neurone. Neurones are shaped differently depending on where they are in the body and what role they play. All neurones have finger-like projections called dendrites and a long fibre called an axon.

Detailed explanation-2: -(nerv sel) A type of cell that receives and sends messages from the body to the brain and back to the body. The messages are sent by a weak electrical current. Also called neuron.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nervous system is made up of specialized cells called the neurons. They are the structural and functional elements that help in the coordination of the body activities. They are specialized to perform conduction and respond to stimuli. They function by transmitting nerve impulses among themselves.