Nerves
Definition
Nerves are bundles of fibers that transmit impulses between different areas within our bodies. They act as communication lines connecting various regions with our brain or spinal cord.
Analogy
Imagine nerves like highways on which cars (or in this case, electrical impulses) travel. These 'highways' connect cities (different parts of your body) to each other for efficient transportation and communication.
Related terms
Neurons: These are specialized cells designed to transmit information throughout our bodies.
Axons: Long thread-like part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from one part to another.
Dendrites: Branching structures on neurons that receive electrical messages from other neurons.
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