axon
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- noun
- /ˈæksɒn/
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axón
- Several regulatory mechanisms have been described that control the selective entry of cargos into the axon.
- myelin around axons
- axons of neurons
- proximal axon
You need You need cholesterol for your axons and your myelin sheaths.
- You need You need cholesterol for your axons and your myelin sheaths.
- They they're axons that project to the exact same downstream brain regions.
- They're little axons and dendrites within the mucosal lining of the gut.
Examples
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The axon is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
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The inside of the brain, called the white matter, consists of myelinated axons.
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At this point, the axons join to form the motor root.
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The present study also demonstrated that potential secondary donors are available with similar axon counts.
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In addition, you have huge bundles of axons passing through that region.
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Myelin is a protective covering around the axons of neurons and allows them to communicate quickly and efficiently.
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As a person grows and matures, glial cells coat the axons inside the brain with myelin.
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Oligodendrocytes coat the axons with a myelin sheath to enhance the speed of neural signals.
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Myelin sheaths wrap around axons, enabling faster communication between neurons.
Synonyms
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A long thin part of a nerve cell that sends electrical signals
How Big
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Axon comes from the Greek word axōn, meaning 'axis' or 'axle'. So an axon is like a long 'axle' that carries electrical messages away from the nerve cell's body.