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Nerves are composed of smaller structures called neurons.
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cell body | axon (nerve fiber) |
animation from Dr.
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nerve - a bundle of axons outside the brain
projection - a bundle of axons inside the brain
Before we get started, let's get our bearings on the directional terms used to describe areas of the brain
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Front-to-Back |
Side-to-Side |
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