Axoplasm

Definition

Axoplasm is the cytoplasm within the axon of a neuron, containing various organelles and structural proteins crucial for neuronal function. It is involved in the transport of molecules between the neuron's cell body and its synaptic terminals.

Related terms

Neuron:

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Synapse:

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle, through which electrical or chemical signals are transmitted.

Neurotransmitter:

Chemical substances released at synapses by neurons to transmit signals to other neurons or muscles