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===About Nerve Cells=== | ===About Nerve Cells=== | ||
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: '''Nerve cells''' are specially [[Adaptation|adapted]] to send electrical signals quickly. | : '''Nerve cells''' are specially [[Adaptation|adapted]] to send electrical signals quickly. | ||
: Many '''nerve cells''' grouped together make [[Nerve Tissue|nerve tissue]]. | : Many '''nerve cells''' grouped together make [[Nerve Tissue|nerve tissue]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:12, 6 September 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A nerve cell is a specialised cell in animals which transmits electrical impulses around the body.
Adaptations of Nerve Cells
- Nerve Cells have an elongated shape to send electrical signals more quickly.
- Nerve Cells have branches called dendrites to link up to other nerve cells.
About Nerve Cells
- All nerves in the body are made of nerve cells.
- Nerve cells are specially adapted to send electrical signals quickly.
- Many nerve cells grouped together make nerve tissue.
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