A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons send information to and from your brain to the rest of your body. A neuron is made up of:
There are different types of neurons. Sensory neurons send information from your senses (for example, touch or hearing) to your brain. Motor neurons send signals from the brain to the muscles.
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