Structure and function of nervous system

Structure and function
of nervous system

, CELLS OF THE NERVOUS
SYSTEM
The most important cells of the nervous
system are :
1.Neurons

2.Supporting cells

, 1) The neurons

■ The neuron is the information processing
and the information transmitting element
of the NS.
■ Neurons gather information from the
environment , process it and control the
movement of the muscles.

, Interesting Facts about
Neurons
■ Neurons are the basic functional unit of
nervous system.
■ The nervous system contains about
approximately 100 billion neurons.
■ Unlike other cells of the body, neurons do not
undergo cell division or regeneration.
■ Unlike other cells of the body, neurons
communicate by means of electrical and
chemical energy.