Axon base

An axon is a long extension of a neuron that transmits nerve impulses between neurons or between a neuron and a muscle or gland. The base of the axon, also known as the axon hillock or axon hillock, is where the axon connects to the neuron body.

The base of the axon is important for the transmission of nerve impulses. It contains several special proteins that allow the axon to transmit information in the right direction. In addition, the axon base plays a role in generating electrical potentials that are necessary for the transmission of information along the axon.

Axon hillocks have the shape of a ball or mushroom and can be of different sizes. They are located on the body of the neuron and are usually surrounded by cytoplasm. Axon hillocks are an important part of the nerve impulse transmission system in the body. They play a key role in the regulation of nervous processes and can be involved in various diseases of the nervous system.

Overall, the axon base is an important element of the nervous system and is of great importance for the proper transmission of nerve impulses between neurons.



The base of the axon is where the transmission of excitation from afferent neurons to motor neurons and between motor neurons occurs. The base of the axon is called the terminal thickened section. The end of the axon, which is located in this section, is physiologically a bifurcation - this means that several branches extend from the base of the axon, one of which transmits excitation to the motor nerve.

However, the base of the axon is not only the site of transmission of excitation, but also an important organ regulating the conduction of nerve impulses. This organ contains receptors that respond to chemicals that affect the transmission of nerve signals. For example, opioid painkillers act on sensory receptors at the base of the axon, which are found in the nerve fiber.