part of the cell body that conducts impulses away from the cell body
Single projection of a neuron that conducts impulse away from nerve cell body.
Gr.: axle] • Fiber of a neuron which can carry action potentials. Carries impulses away from the cell body of the neuron; releases a neurotransmitter substance.
the threadlike extensions on a neuron, or nerve cell which conducts nerve impulses. A neuron usually has one long axon, which branches only at its termination.
The long thread-like outgrowth/extension of a nerve cell that carries messages away from the main part of the cell (the swelling called the cell body). Each nerve cell has one axon, which can travel long distances through the body, before passing on its message – either to other nerve cells, or to the message's final destination, such as the brain, or a muscle. Axons are also referred to as nerve fibres.
Myelin-ensheathed tail of the neuron that is responsible for carrying impulses away from the neuron cell body. Nerves are made up of several interwoven axons.
A nerve fiber that transmits neurological messages from nerve cell to nerve cell.
the part of a nerve fiber through which electrical signals that stimulate neurotransmitter release are sent.
A long stem that extends away from the nerve cell body to conduct nerve impulses from the nerve cell to distant targets in the body, such as muscles, organs or other nerves.
It is through these that the impulses are transmitted to other nerve cells or to parts of the body directly stimulated by nerves (i.e. muscles, organs). In the nervous system, the axon is covered by a myelin sheath, and together they form the nerve fiber. Many thousands of these fibers, bundled together, form the anatomical structure known as a nerve.
the relatively long fiber of the neuron that conducts neural impulses to glands, muscles, or other neurons. 69
The neurite that carries action potentials leaving the cell body of a neuron and distributes the signal to postsynaptic target cells.
outgoing pipe of the neuron
carries impulse away from the cell body to a dendrite.
the long stem of the neuron that transmits impulses to other neurons. Coated in a myelin sheath.
Part of a brain's nerve cell, or neuron, that forwards messages to another neuron.
An extension of a neuron cell body that transports information away from the cell body, usually by an electrical impulse.
is the neuronal process that originates at the axon hillock and conducts information away from the neuronal cell body to the nerve terminal and synapses. There is only ever one axon per neuron, although that axon may have multiple branches
The part of a biological neural cell that contains the dendrites, connecting this neural cell to other cells. The incoming stimulation of a neural cell is transported from the cell's core through the axon to the outgoing connections.
A nerve fiber that conducts a nerve impulse away from a neuron cell body.
The filament whereby a neuron exerts an effect. ~ See Also: Dendrite, Neuron, Synapse.
long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron
a fiber extending from the cell body that carries impulses from the cell body to other dendrites of other neurons
a long cytoplasmic process capable of propagating an electrical impulse known as an action potential
a long slender projection from a neuron which transmits signals away from the cell and
an extended projection that carries an impulse away from the cell body to other cells (such as muscle cells), other neurons, or glands
a long fiber-like extension from a nerve that transmits impulses away from the nerve.
This is the main outgrowth of a neurone and is dependent on the cell body.
highly specialized relatively long extension (process) of a neuron used for conduction of electrical messages (i.e. action potentials). Axons are considerably more specialized and therefore easier to understand than other excitable tissues. They contain the "bare minimum" of ion channels necessary for excitability. Larger vertebrate axons are insulated by myelin.
projection at opposite end of the neuron from dendrites; sends information in the form of neurotransmitter substances to another nerve cell.
Long fiber-like extension of a nerve cell that carries impulses.
The neuron's tail-like "wire," a long (0.1 - 2,000 mm), spider thread thin portion of the neuron that carries voltages between the neuron's input sites (concentrated on cell body and dendritic tree) and the neuron's outputs, its many-branched axon terminals that make synapses onto downstream neurons. It's typically a one-way street, messages flowing from the dendrites and cell body to the far end of the axon where synapses are made.
Small nerve fibre together with others forming the nerve trunk.
The main, fiberlike extension of a neuron by which it sends information to target cells.
The long, hairlike extension of a nerve cell that carries impulses from the cell body to another nerve cell.
The part of the neuron which relays information transmitted through its soma and to the next neuron in the relay system.
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(Greek=axis) mature neurons have either one or none. Some neurons form more than one axon early in development, all but one are lost. An axon maintains constant diameter along entire length.
The process of a neuron that conducts impulses from the cell body to the synapse; covered in a myelin sheath.
A portion of a neuron consisting of a single long fiber that usually conducts impulses away from the cell body.
(AHK-sohn) A long process of a neuron that carries a nerve impulse away from the cell body.
The process(es) of a neuron that conduct action potentials.
The emissive prolongation of the neuron. It is characterized by the absence of tigroid substance; its origin from an implantation cone; its constant diameter, the right or recurrent angle of its branchings, and sometimes its great length.
The core nerve fiber extending from a cell body which is protected by the myelin sheath. It carries signals from a nerve cell to another nerve cell or to a muscle.
Long process extending from the cell body of a neuron that is capable of conducting an electric impulse (action potential) generated at the junction with the cell body (called the axon hillock) toward its distal, branching end (called the axon terminal). ( Figure 21-1)
The cable-like structure neurons used to send messages to other neurons. It carries the neuron's electrical message.
The part of a nerve cell that usually sends signals to other nerves or structures.
The part of a nerve cell through which impulses travel away from the cell body; the electrically active parts of a nerve-cell.
A physical projection of the neuron cell body that is responsible for carrying signals away from the neuron.
the long, hairlike extension of a nerve cell that carries a message to the next nerve cell.
Long nerve cell process that is capable of rapidly conducting nerve impulses over long distances so as to deliver signals to other cells.
The part of the nerve cell (neuron) that communicates with other cells, similar to a telephone wire; the axon is often covered with myelin, an insulating fatty layer, which functions similarly to plastic around a copper wire.
Latin axis = axis, hence the main process of a neuron conducting impulses away from the cell body.
The long nerve fiber on a neuron that sends messages to other neurons
the long projection of the neurons away from the cell body. Axons connect through synapses to other neurons and to muscles . Weak electrical signals are sent along the axons, so that instructions and information are transmitted between the CNS and the body.
the long extension of a neuron.
The long tail of a neuron that transmits electrical impulses from the cell body.
The inner core of peripheral nerves.
the long structure of a nerve cell that acts as a pathway for nerve impulses.
the thin, long part of a neuron, that carries nerve signals to another neuron.
Sometimes called a nerve fibre, this is the part of the neurone that carries messages away from the cell body of the neurone.
A long "branch" of a neuron which carries the output signal ( action potential) from the cell. A single axon may be as long as a meter. Contrast dendrite.
This is the tiny fibrous extension of the neuron away from the cell body to other target cells (neurons, muscles, glands).
Single process seen in a neuron which conducts impulses away from the cell body
The fiber-like extension of a neuron by which the cell carries information to target cells.
The fiberlike extension of a neuron by which the cell sends information to target cells.
The nerve fiber that carries an impulse from the nerve cell to a target, and also carries materials from the nerve terminals back to the nerve cell. A long, slender part of a neuron that carries the electrochemical signal to another neuron. It's the main or core nerve fiber which generally conducts impulses away from the cell body.
the taillke projection of the neuron through which is output is projected.
The long nerve fiber extending from the body of the neuron.
A large fiber extending from the cell body of a neuron that conducts nerve signals to other neurons.
The long branch of a nerve cell that transmits information to other cells.
A long, thin fiber that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body and on to other neurons.
Another name for nerve fibers.
A long process of a neuron, that carries efferent (outgoing) action potentials from the cell body towards target cells. A nerve cell communicates with another nerve cell by transmitting signals from the branches at the end of its axon. At the terminal end of the axon, the impulses are transmitted to other nerve cells or to effector organs.
The primary fibre of a nerve cell; the axon is the main route of transmission of impulses along a nerve.
Part of a neuron that transmits impulses to other neurons or effectors.
The long part of a nerve cell that aids in the transmission of nerve impulses.
A long, branching outgrowth of a neuron that carries information, in the form of a nerve impulse, away from the cell body of the neuron. Each neuron has one axon, which can be over a foot long. A neuron delivers information to other cells through the axon terminals at the end of its axon.
the tube-like part of a neuron that transmits outgoing signals to other cells.
The part of the neuron that takes information AWAY from the cell body.
The part of the neuron that transmits messages to other neurons, muscles, or glands of the body.
an extended process of a neuron that conducts impulses traveling away from the cell body
The elongate extension of a neuron that conducts an action potential.
Part of a nerve cells that transmits signals to other cells.
The arm of a nerve cell that normally transmits outgoing signals from one cell body to another. Each nerve cell has one axon, which can be relatively short in the brain but can be up to three feet long in other parts of the body.
1. A process of a neuron that conducts impulses away from the cell body. 2. A nerve cell process that resembles an axon in structure, specifically the peripheral process of a dorsal root ganglion cell (sensory neuron) that functionally and embryologically is a dendrite, but structurally is indistinguishable from an axon.
Extensions of nerve cells that carry the nerve impulses away from the nerve cell body.
Part of the neuron that carries the neural impulse away from the soma toward the target of the neuron. This part of the neuron carries action potentials.
An extension of a neuron which carries a signal to target cells such as muscle cells. search for Axon Email this to a friend
the long, hair like extension of a nerve cell that carries a message to a nearby nerve cell.
The extended part of a neuron that carries an impulse towards the synapse and transmits the message to other neurons.
The projection of a neuron that carries an impulse away from the cell body of the neuron.
A long fiber of a nerve cell (a neuron) that acts somewhat like a fiber-optic cable carrying outgoing messages.
An axon or nerve fiber, is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body or soma.