Science Nerve cells

is the central part of the neuron. It is located in the cell body, and is in charge of producing energy for the cells' functions.

arms of the neuron”, they form branch extensions that come out of different parts of the neuron. In other words, it is the cell body. The cell usually has many branches, and the size depends of the neuron's function and where it is situated.

Its main function is the reception of stimuli from other neurons.

is the part of the neuron that includes the nucleus. It is in this space where most of the neuron molecules are synthesized or generated and the most important activities are carried out to maintain life and take care of the functions of the nerve cell.

Neurons are specialized cells that by themselves they cannot perform all the nutrition and support functions necessary for their survival. For this reason, the neuron surrounds itself with other cells that perform these function

mainly responsible for nourishing, cleaning and supporting neurons;

mainly responsible for covering the axons of the central nervous system with myelin, although it also performs functions of support and union;

mainly responsible for the immune response, as well as removal of waste and maintenance of neuron homeostasis

responsible for covering the axons of the peripheral nervous system with myelin, as shown in the picture

responsible for covering the cerebral ventricles and part of the spinal cord.