Axons
Axons are signal-transmitting cytoplasmic protrusions from neurons.
Dendrites
Dendrites are signal-receiving cytoplasmic protrusions from neurons.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the largest organelle in the cell.
Endosome
Endosomes are intracellular sorting organelles involved in trafficking proteins within the cell.
Golgi
The Golgi apparatus is responsible for protein and lipid trafficking and modification.
Lysosome
Lysosomes are spherical vesicles containing hydrolytic enzymes for breaking down macromolecules.
Mitochondria
Mitochondria generate most of the chemical energy needed for the cell's biochemical reactions.
Synaptic Vesicles
Synaptic vesicles are the key organelles in synaptic transmission.