Neuroscience For Kids - cells of the nervous system
From the site “Neurons come in many different shapes and sizes. Some of the smallest neurons have cell bodies that are only 4 microns wide. Some of the biggest neurons have cell bodies that are 100 microns wide. (Remember that 1 micron is equal to one thousandth of a millimeter!).”
So for reference, 100 microns is .1mm. That’s the same thickness as a piece of paper.
Sorry had to share this. My mind is blown at the moment
From the site “Neurons come in many different shapes and sizes. Some of the smallest neurons have cell bodies that are only 4 microns wide. Some of the biggest neurons have cell bodies that are 100 microns wide. (Remember that 1 micron is equal to one thousandth of a millimeter!).”
So for reference, 100 microns is .1mm. That’s the same thickness as a piece of paper.
Sorry had to share this. My mind is blown at the moment
