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The Biological Basis of Behavior Chapter 2 Neurons: The Messengers About 100 billion neurons (nerve cells) in the human brain Neurons have many of the same features as other cells Nucleus Cytoplasm Cell membrane What makes neurons unique is their shape and function Structure of Neurons Dendrites Carry information to the cell body from other neurons Cell Body (Soma) Contains nucleus Axon Carries information to the next cell Myelin Sheath Insulates the axon and speeds up the neural impulse Types of Neurons Sensory neurons Carry information from sensory systems to the brain Also referred to as af