Glossary

Human Physiology

Glossary

Neuron: is functional unit/cell of nervous system.
Neuroglia or glia
: are connective tissue cells of nervous system (non-neuronal cells).
Nerve fiber:
is axonal process of single neuron.
Myelin:
is insulating covering around individual nerve fiber. It is composed of lipids.

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