medicalactionpotenApr 214 minSynapses and NeurotransmissionHow do neurons interact with each other to create us? Overview One of the most fundamental questions about our brain is about how it...
medicalactionpotenApr 85 minSynapses and Neuromodulation Introduction: The current understanding of nervous system function holds a prominent place for the role of neuromodulators in shaping...
medicalactionpotenMar 244 minResting and Action PotentialNeurons send messages electrochemically through the use of ions, chemicals with an electrical charge. Called semi-permeable membranes,...
medicalactionpotenMar 104 minMembrane PropertiesHow exactly do our cell membranes work? Overview The properties of membranes define how they interact with the molecules around them....
medicalactionpotenFeb 194 minAxonWhat is an axon? Every nerve cell (neuron) in the body has a long cable attached to the cell body. This cable is known to be an axon. The...
medicalactionpotenFeb 54 minCell Body - The Control Center for NeuronsDo you know what controls your brain? Yep, neurons do. But how exactly do neurons work? What Is a Neuron? The human brain consists of...
medicalactionpotenJan 193 minDendritesDendrites are the parts of the neuron that receive stimulation in order for the cell to become active. They occupy a large portion of a...