Neurons are the primary components of the nervous system, along with the [[glial cells]] that give them structural and metabolic support. The nervous system is made up of the [[central nervous system]], which includes the [[brain]] and [[spinal cord]], and the [[peripheral nervous system]], which includes the [[autonomic nervous system|autonomic]] and [[somatic nervous system]]s. In vertebrates, the majority of neurons belong to the [[central nervous system]], but some reside in peripheral [[ganglion|ganglia]], and many sensory neurons are situated in sensory organs such as the [[retina]] and [[cochlea]]. | Neurons are the primary components of the nervous system, along with the [[glial cells]] that give them structural and metabolic support. The nervous system is made up of the [[central nervous system]], which includes the [[brain]] and [[spinal cord]], and the [[peripheral nervous system]], which includes the [[autonomic nervous system|autonomic]] and [[somatic nervous system]]s. In vertebrates, the majority of neurons belong to the [[central nervous system]], but some reside in peripheral [[ganglion|ganglia]], and many sensory neurons are situated in sensory organs such as the [[retina]] and [[cochlea]]. |