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neuronsespecially

Neuronsespecially is not a standard term in neuroscience. In current literature, there is no widely accepted definition. It may appear as a concatenated word, a misprint, or a coined phrase used informally to emphasize neuron-centric aspects of biology. As such, any discussion should clarify its intended meaning in a given context.

In general, neurons are the basic signaling units of the nervous system. They consist of a soma,

Neurons are highly diverse in form and function. They can be sensory, conveying information from the body

In discussions where the phrase neuronsespecially appears, it is often used to foreground neuron-specific features—such as

dendrites
that
receive
inputs,
and
an
axon
that
transmits
impulses
to
other
cells.
Neurons
communicate
via
electrical
impulses
called
action
potentials
and
chemical
signals
at
synapses,
using
neurotransmitters
to
influence
target
cells.
to
the
brain;
interneurons,
which
process
information
within
neural
circuits;
or
motor
neurons,
which
trigger
muscle
activity.
Their
abilities
include
fast
signaling,
synaptic
plasticity,
and
the
capacity
to
form
complex
networks
that
underlie
perception,
learning,
and
behavior.
excitability,
morphology,
or
neurotransmitter
systems—relative
to
glial
or
systemic
considerations.
Regardless
of
terminology,
the
study
of
neurons
sits
at
the
core
of
neuroscience
and
informs
our
understanding
of
health
and
disease.