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Synapses and Neurotransmission

How do neurons interact with each other to create us? Overview One of the most fundamental questions about our brain is about how it...

Synapses and Neuromodulation

Introduction: The current understanding of nervous system function holds a prominent place for the role of neuromodulators in shaping...

Resting and Action Potential

Neurons send messages electrochemically through the use of ions, chemicals with an electrical charge. Called semi-permeable membranes,...

Membrane Properties

How exactly do our cell membranes work? Overview The properties of membranes define how they interact with the molecules around them....

Axon

What 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...

Cell Body - The Control Center for Neurons

Do you know what controls your brain? Yep, neurons do. But how exactly do neurons work? What Is a Neuron? The human brain consists of...

Dendrites

Dendrites are the parts of the neuron that receive stimulation in order for the cell to become active. They occupy a large portion of a...