the diagram shows of a components of a neuron and how it works

The image describes each part of a neuron and its functionalities. In general, each component has a different function, starting from the Cell body,

Dendrites

,

Axon

, Action Potential, Myelin sheath, and Terminal button. A neuron is composed of a cell body or soma, it is located in the middle and surrounded by

dendrites

.

Dendrites

have the responsibility to receive signals from other cells. The appearance of

dendrites

is like some trees without any leaf, it has a lot of branches that look like hair. When

dendrites

receive a message, it will forward the message to

Axon

.

Then

, the

Axon

will continue to deliver

this

message to other neurons with the help of an electric signal from Action Potential. As a delivery agent,

Axon

needs to be protected and the one who protects Axson is Myelin sheath. As a protector, Myelin will act as a blanket for the

Axon

and

also

help to increase the speed of neural impulses. The

last

part of a neuron is the Terminal buttons.

This

part has the ability to become a bridge between neurons with other cells. It will communicate with

dendrites

from other neurons.