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neuron

Term ID
ZFA:0009248
Synonyms
Definition
The basic cellular unit of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the nervous system.
Appears at
Segmentation:1-4 somites (10.33h-11.66h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000540
  • TAO:0009248
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
develops from
is part of
is a type of
has subtype
Expression
Genes with most Figures
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes