What is mean by Neuron?

The neuron is the basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells. Neurons are cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells. Most neurons have a cell body, an axon, and dendrites. [caption id="attachment_518" align="aligncenter" width="434"] Structure of Neuron[/caption]