Noun. 1. neural structure – a structure that is part of the nervous system. anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure – a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; “he has good bone structure”

What is neural structure and function?

Neurons, also known as nerve cells, send and receive signals from your brain. While neurons have a lot in common with other types of cells, they’re structurally and functionally unique. Specialized projections called axons allow neurons to transmit electrical and chemical signals to other cells.

Is the brain a neural structure?

The brain is what it is because of the structural and functional properties of interconnected neurons. The mammalian brain contains between 100 million and 100 billion neurons, depending on the species. Each mammalian neuron consists of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon.