7. A typical neuron has three main parts. What are they?

Neurons are fascinating little creatures of the brain! They consist of three main parts: the cell body (or soma), which acts like the control center, housing the nucleus and keeping the neuron functioning; dendrites, which are tree-like branches that receive signals from other neurons; and the axon, a long, cable-like structure that transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to communicate with other neurons. It's like a tiny communication network in one neat package! In the world of neuroscience, these parts work together to facilitate communication within the nervous system. When a dendrite picks up a signal, it travels through the axon until it reaches the axon terminals, where the signal gets passed on to neighboring neurons. Understanding how this works opens up exciting avenues in treating neurological disorders and enhancing brain function!