2006-11-12 02:05:52 · 3 answers · asked by Jamie S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The function of a neuron is communication.
1. Long axons allow for communication over long distances.
2. The branching structure allows for communication between lots of different cells.
2006-11-12 02:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by WildOtter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Motor neurons have very long axons which helps transmission of nerve impulses over long distances. At the end there are 'root-like' structures called dendrites which make links (not quite touching) with other neurons so that information can be disseminated over a great many cells in the system.
It would probably be useful for you to look in your textbook to check all this out!
2006-11-12 03:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by Rozzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) The dendrite's cup-shaped receptor. 2) The axion's branched end to transmit the message over a (relatively) large area.
2006-11-12 02:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by Richard S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋