A neuron is a specialized cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system. It has a unique structure that allows it to transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the body. The main components of a neuron include the cell body, dendrites, axon, and axon terminals. The cell body contains the nucleus and other organelles that are responsible for the neuron's metabolic functions. Dendrites are branching extensions that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them towards