PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -synonyms for nerve cell On this page you’ll find 3 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to nerve cell, such as: afferent neuron, sensory cell, and sensory neuron.

Detailed explanation-3: -Functionally, neurons are classified as afferent, efferent, or interneurons (association neurons) according to the direction in which they transmit impulses relative to the central nervous system. Afferent, or sensory, neurons carry impulses from peripheral sense receptors to the CNS.