1. The Neuron

2. The Neuron The basic unit of the nervous system.
A single cell capable of receiving and relaying information.
Of all the cells in our body, only neurons interact.
Estimated that the average human has 100 billion neurons in his/her nervous system.

3. Axon: Outgoing, thick projection off of the soma (output).
Structure of a Neuron
3 Basic Parts:
Soma: Body of the cell.
Axon: Outgoing, thick projection off of the soma (output).
Dendritic branches: incoming, thin projections off of the soma (input).

4. Neuron