NEURON
A neuron (violet) is composed of a cell body, an axon, and several dendrites (ramified fibers with irregular contours). Nerve impulses are propagated to the target cell (another neuron, muscle cell, etc.) via the axon and received by the dendrites. The axons and dendrites of different nerve cells are interconnected. Axons have a myelin sheath (transparent blue) which increases the speed of conduction. Oligodendrocytes (green) are cells which produce the myelin sheath. Astrocytes (brown) are supporting cells which protect and isolate neurons. The red structures are blood vessels
Credit
BSIP
Dimensions
2200 x 3300 pixels
Print Size @ 300 dpi
7 x 11 inches / 19 x 28 cm
