axon

Term ID

GO:0030424

Synonyms

Definition

The long process of a neuron that conducts nerve impulses, usually away from the cell body to the terminals and varicosities, which are sites of storage and release of neurotransmitter. 0198506732

References

NIF_Subcellular:sao1770195789
Wikipedia:Axon

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

has parts: axon collateral axon cytoplasm axon hillock axon microtubule bundle axonal spine ... Show All 9 Terms

axon collateral axon cytoplasm axon hillock axon microtubule bundle axonal spine distal axon main axon pericellular basket pinceau fiber Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: neuron projection

neuron projection Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: C-fiber cerebellar mossy fiber climbing fiber giant axon hippocampal mossy fiber ... Show All 6 Terms

C-fiber cerebellar mossy fiber climbing fiber giant axon hippocampal mossy fiber parallel fiber Show first 5 Terms
inverse occurs_in: axonal dopamine secretion axonal transport dense core granule cytoskeletal transport

axonal dopamine secretion axonal transport dense core granule cytoskeletal transport Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes