Function of an Axon and Its Importance in the Nervous System
Source: Verywell Health
Axons are long, slender fibers extending from the body of a neuron (nerve cell) whose primary function is to transmit information to other neurons, muscle cells, or glands. Axons are essential for all aspects of nervous system function (including motor control, sensory perception, and cognitive function) and are vulnerable to injury, infection, and degenerative diseases.
