Understanding Neuron Anatomy: The Cell Body, Dendrites, and Axon

The three main parts of a neuron or nerve cell are:

1. Cell body (soma): The cell body is the central part of the neuron and contains the nucleus, which controls the cell's activities.

2. Dendrites: Dendrites are short, branching extensions of the cell body that receive signals from other neurons.

3. Axon: The axon is a long, slender projection that transmits signals away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.