Long description

This diagram shows a schematic representation of a neuron, with its key features labelled. Towards the top is the small cell body which is surrounded by a membrane and which contains a nucleus in its centre. Extending from around the cell body are several small tree-like structures with a simple branched form, labelled as dendrites. Also extending down from the cell body is a long thin axon. At the end of the axon is the axon terminal which is a slightly widened feature.