A cell in the body's nervous system, consisting of a cell body, a long projection called an axon, and several shorter projections called dendrites is a:

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Neurons are the basic working units of the brain and nervous system, responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, sending motor commands to our muscles, and transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every step in between. They consist of a cell body, an axon, and dendrites.

A Cell in the Body's Nervous System, Consisting of a Cell