Overview
Neuronal communication is a complex process that involves the transmission of signals between neurons through electrical impulses and chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. Understanding this process is crucial for grasping how the nervous system operates, influencing everything from reflexes...
Key Terms
Example: Motor neurons control muscle movements.
Example: Action potentials allow signals to travel along axons.
Example: Neurotransmitters are released into the synapse.
Example: Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in reward.
Example: Dopamine receptors respond to dopamine.
Example: Dendrites collect information from other neurons.
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Key Concepts
Action PotentialsSynapsesNeurotransmittersReceptors