Neuron
- Pronunciation
- /NOO-ron/
- Category
- Neurology
- Singular
- Neuron
- Plural
- Neurons
Definition
The basic unit of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body. In the context of insects and arachnids, neurons play a crucial role in controlling behaviors such as locomotion, feeding, and mating.
Etymology
From Greek 'neuron', meaning 'nerve'.
Example
Neurons in the brain of a spider help it coordinate the movements of its legs when spinning a web.