Motor neurone nerve cell and synapses

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Motor neurone nerve cell and synapses

Motor neurone and synapses. Computer graphic of a motor neurone and synapses (glowing yellow bulges, at lower centre). The cell body is at centre. It has a central nucleus (red circle) and axons (upper left, lower centre and lower right) for transmitting information and dendrites (branching processes) for receiving information. The motor neurone cell transmits and receives impulses (messages) to and from other nerve cells at junctions called synapses. The impulses are passed across the synapses by chemicals called neurotransmitters. Motor neurones transmit impulses from the brain to muscles or glands in order to inhibit or excite a response

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Axon Cell Body Dendrites Graph Graphic Motor Motor Neurone Nerve Cell Nervous Neurone Nucleus Synapse System Brain Cells

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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a motor neurone nerve cell and synapses. Created through computer graphics, it offers a mesmerizing visual representation of this crucial component of our nervous system. At the center of the image lies the cell body, housing a central nucleus depicted as a vibrant red circle. From here, axons extend in various directions – upper left, lower center, and lower right – serving as transmission pathways for vital information. Dendrites branch out from the cell body like delicate tendrils, ready to receive incoming signals. The motor neurone cell plays a pivotal role in transmitting and receiving impulses or messages to and from other nerve cells at specialized junctions known as synapses. These synapses are highlighted by glowing yellow bulges located at the lower center of the image. To facilitate communication across these synapses, neurotransmitters come into play. These chemical messengers allow for seamless passage of impulses between nerve cells. Motor neurones possess an extraordinary ability to transmit impulses from our brain to muscles or glands with precision. This process can either inhibit or excite responses within our bodies depending on specific needs or stimuli encountered. Through this remarkable photograph print by Science Photo Library, we gain insight into both the complexity and elegance that underlie our neural network - an essential foundation for understanding human anatomy and physiology.

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