axone (Meaning)
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axone (n)
long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron
Synonyms & Antonyms of axone
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axone Sentence Examples
- Neurons send signals along their axons, which are long, thin fibers that transmit electrical impulses.
- The axon hillock is the part of the axon where action potentials are generated.
- Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates axons, increasing the speed of signal transmission.
- Axons branch out into multiple terminals to connect with other neurons.
- Axons of sensory neurons carry sensory information from the periphery to the central nervous system.
- Axons of motor neurons transmit motor commands from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands.
- Axons are essential for communication between neurons and the proper functioning of the nervous system.
- Damage to axons can disrupt nerve function and lead to neurological disorders.
- Axon sprouting is the process by which new axons form to compensate for lost or damaged axons.
- Axonal transport is the mechanism by which materials are transported within axons, supporting their growth and maintenance.
FAQs About the word axone
long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Neurons send signals along their axons, which are long, thin fibers that transmit electrical impulses.
The axon hillock is the part of the axon where action potentials are generated.
Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates axons, increasing the speed of signal transmission.
Axons branch out into multiple terminals to connect with other neurons.
