neural stem cell

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Diagram of a neuron showing the cell body with nucleus, branching dendrites, a long axon covered by myelin sheaths from Schwann cells, and nodes of Ranvier. Labels identify the nerve impulse path, axon terminals, and synapses, with an inset highlighting the myelin sheath and node structure.

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Michael Rugnetta
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Kara Rogers

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Article revised and updated.	Kara Rogers	Jul 09, 2008