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The cell body contains the main control center of the cell, the nucleus and all the other structures found in any typical body cell. The main part of a nerve cell is the cell body. The diagram outlines the structure of a basic nerve cell. Even though signals pass through one neuron with such speed, having a group of neurons or nerves helps the signal travel through faster and with more strength.Įvery neuron has a basic structure consisting of three main parts: the dendrites, cell body, and axon. A signal can pass through a nerve cell with a speed of 265 miles/hour. Groups of nerve cells get together to form the nerve tissue or nerves. Neurons or nerve cells carry signals throughout the nervous system. For example, whenever we think about raising our hand or kicking a football the SNS sends signals from the brain to our muscles telling them what to do. On the other hand, the SNS is involved with the conscious control of the body. For example, the ANS controls our breathing, heart beat, blinking, and the digestion of food. That is the ANS controls all the body functions that takes place without us thinking about it. The ANS is involved with the unconscious control of body parts.
MOTOR NEURONS OF THE SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM SKIN
Your skin is lined with millions of special cells called neurons. What may have happened if you had left your hand on the hot object? How did your body react? You may have immediately moved your hand away.
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Think about the last time you touched an object that was too hot.