Neuron — Science definition
A cell specialised for carrying electrical signals, some running nearly a metre, with chemical junctions between them where signals can be modified.
Where it is taught
- The Nervous System, Senses & Responses — Coordination, Defense & Reproduction, Life Science & Scientific Inquiry, Grade 7
In use
The signal then travels along a neuron, a cell specialised for carrying electrical signals, some of them extending nearly a metre from the base of your spine to your foot.
The Nervous System, Senses & Responses