neuron
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000540
The basic cellular unit of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the nervous system. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuron MESH:D009474 ]
Synonyms: nerve cell
Term info
- VHOG:0001483
- FMA:54527
- BTO:0000938
- CALOHA:TS-0683
- FBbt:00005106
- WBbt:0003679
human_reference_atlas
These cells are also reportedly CD4-negative and CD200-positive. They are also capable of producing CD40L and IFN-gamma.
cell
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/cl.owl
Neuron
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_9606
Term relations
- electrically signaling cell
- electrically responsive cell
- neural cell
- capable of some transmission of nerve impulse