Neurofilaments

Definition

Neurofilaments are a type of intermediate filament found in neurons. They provide structural support for the neuron and help to maintain the shape and integrity of the nerve cell.

Related terms

Microtubules:

These are another component of the cytoskeleton that helps maintain cell shape and is involved in many cellular processes including mitosis and intracellular transport.

Axon: This is a long projection of a neuron that carries electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Dendrites: These are short branched extensions of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body.