A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body. Axons are a key component of the nervous system and play a crucial role in transmitting information throughout the body. noun
The axon transmits signals from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or muscles.
Damage to the axon can disrupt communication between neurons, leading to neurological disorders.
The myelin sheath that covers the axon helps increase the speed of nerve impulse transmission.