The Neuron

Paul Anderson explains the basics of neurons, the fundamental units of the nervous system. He discusses neuron anatomy, including the cell body, dendrites, and axon, and how they function to transmit information. The video also covers neuron classification by structure—multipolar, bipolar, unipolar, and anaxonic—and by function, detailing sensory, motor, and interneurons. The importance of myelin sheaths for rapid signal transmission is highlighted, along with the concept of synapses as connections between neurons.

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

What are the different types of neurons based on their structure?

How do sensory neurons function in the nervous system?