The dorsal root ganglion is a group of sensory neuron cell bodies just outside the spine. The dorsal root ganglion is involved in passing sensory signals to the central nervous system. The motor ...

This is very unlike neurons in insects and crustacea, where the cell body is generally not excitable and is not near the “decision point” for the neuron. Above is a schematic diagram of the collection ...

These are spiral ganglion neuron projections (red and yellow) from an isolated portion of a mouse cochlea. Cell bodies of neurons and inner hair cells are in green. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!