An axon is defined as a projection of a neuron which is long and thin and which sends electrical impulses away from the neuronal cell body towards other neurons, muscle tissues, and glands on which the neuron exerts its influence. It is fundamental to the functioning of a neuron as well as the formation of the biological basis of thinking, feeling, and movement. Disruption of an axon can disrupt cell signaling in the nervous system and can lead to serious consequences in the form of various neurological disorders. For example, the axons located in the spinal cord relay messages from the brain to various body parts, thus controlling movement.
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