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Please describe the structure of a neuron briefly and provide the function of this structure.

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Structure of a Neuron:

- Cell body: Contains the nucleus and necessary organelles.

- Dendrites: Receive signals from other neurons or sensory receptors.

- Axon: Carries electrical signals away from the cell body, covered by a myelin sheath.

Function of a Neuron:

- Neurons transmit information through electrical impulses.

- Dendrites receive and transmit signals to the cell body.

- The cell body processes and integrates signals.

- Axons conduct signals away from the cell body.

- Myelin sheath on axons speeds up signal transmission.

- At the end of the axon, electrical signals are converted into chemical signals (neurotransmitters).

- Neurotransmitters are released into the synapse to communicate with other neurons or target cells.

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