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There are two types of nervous systems within the body: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Within these systems there are two types of cells: neurons and neuroglia. Neuroglia are also known as glial cells. | There are two types of nervous systems within the body: the [[central nervous system|central nervous system]] (CNS) and the [[peripheral nervous system|peripheral nervous system]] (PNS). Within these systems there are two types of cells: [[neurons|neurons]] and [[neuroglia|neuroglia]]. Neuroglia are also known as [[glial cells|glial cells]]. | ||
Neurons recieve, carry and then transmit signals around the body. Their structure consists of an axon surrounded by myelin sheath, axon terminals and branches called dendrites. There are three main types of neurones; [[ | Neurons recieve, carry and then transmit signals around the body. Their structure consists of an [[axon|axon]] surrounded by [[myelin sheath|myelin sheath]], [[axon|axon]] terminals and branches called [[dendrites|dendrites]]. There are three main types of neurones; [[Sensory neuron|sensory]], [[Relay neuron|relay]] and [[Motor neuron|motor neurons.]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:05, 29 November 2012
There are two types of nervous systems within the body: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Within these systems there are two types of cells: neurons and neuroglia. Neuroglia are also known as glial cells.
Neurons recieve, carry and then transmit signals around the body. Their structure consists of an axon surrounded by myelin sheath, axon terminals and branches called dendrites. There are three main types of neurones; sensory, relay and motor neurons.