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Neurons vs. Other Cells Similarities with other cells:
- Neurons and other body cells both contain a nucleus that holds genetic information.
- Neurons and other body cells are surrounded by a membrane that protects the cell.
- The cell bodies of both cell types contain organelles that support the life of the cell, including mitochondria, Golgi bodies, and cytoplasm.
- Unlike other body cells, neurons stop reproducing shortly after birth. Because of this, some parts of the brain have more neurons at birth than later in life because neurons die but are not replaced. While neurons do not reproduce, research has shown that new connections between neurons form throughout life.
- Neurons have a membrane that is designed to sends information to other cells. The axon and dendrites are specialized structures designed to transmit and receive information. The connections between cells are known as a synapses. Neurons release chemicals known as neurotransmitters into these synapses to communicate with other neurons.
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LaoNeurons share similarities with other cells in that they have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and organelles like mitochondria and ribosomes. They also have a nucleus that contains genetic material. However, neurons have unique structures like dendrites and axons that enable them to transmit electrical signals and communicate with other neurons.
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In what ways are neurons similar to cell and different?
cells are the building blocks of life, neurons are specific cells that send and receive motor messages that tell us to do simple things like walk, or blink
Do neurons or neuroglia release neurotransmitters?
Neurons release neurotransmitters, not neuroglia. Neuroglia, also known as glial cells, primarily support and protect neurons in various ways, but they do not release neurotransmitters like neurons do.
In what ways are neurons unique?
Neurons are unique cells in the body because they specialize in transmitting electrical and chemical signals to other cells. They possess extensions called dendrites and axons that allow for communication with other neurons. Additionally, neurons have the ability to change and adapt their connections in a process called neuroplasticity.
The two main ways in which neurons are able to react to stimuli are?
Neurons can react to stimuli through electrical signaling, where they generate action potentials to transmit information along their length. They can also respond to chemical signals by releasing neurotransmitters at synapses to communicate with other neurons or target cells.
Do fungal cell have chloroplasts?
Fungal cells do not have chloroplasts. However, they are similar to plant cells in other ways. They have cell walls, but they are made of chitin, not cellulose.
