1. Unique features of neurons, which distinguish them from other somatic cells
By Balogh Olivér

2. Structure
having specialized projections that are used for networking and communication
axon and dendrites
supported by special cells and complex mesh of structural proteins
Glial cells and neurofilaments
well developed rough endoplasmatic reticulum system units can be found
Nissl bodies

3. Function
the nervous tissue (neurons + glial cells) is responsible for processing the incoming information from the environment also to regulate the basic functions of the body
neurons are highly excitable, maintaining a -70mV resting potential
they communicate by neurotransmission (chemical and electrical synapses)

4. Life cycle
most of the neurons are incapable of self-division and are persist without replacement
though studies showed that (in the human brain) for a minority of cells the neurogenesis is possible
also possible for the axons to regrow if they are severed

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