Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Nerve Cells

The video explains the role and structure of neurons, the fundamental building blocks of the nervous system. It describes the main components of a neuron, including the cell body, nucleus, dendrites, and axon, and their functions in transmitting messages within the body.

What are the specialized cells called that are responsible for transmitting messages in the body?

What are the common characteristics shared by different kinds of neurons?

What is the role of the nucleus in a neuron?

Describe the function of dendrites in a neuron.

What is the function of the axon in a neuron?