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Mitochondria and neuronal function. Mitochondria are essential for neuronal function and supply the majority of the energy required for cellular processes. There are a number of regions of the cell where mitochondria accumulate, where a number of energy-demanding processes take place. This figure reviews some of the important cellular regions where mitochondria may be important.
