BIOSC-116 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Neuroglia, Schwann Cell, Axon Terminal

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Neurons which are the stars of the nervous system . Communicate long distances within the body, nerve impulses, etc. Neurons: transmit nerve impulses, responsible for our senses, thinking, memory and also control movement. Neurons play the leading role in the nervous system. Neuroglial cells: different types of cells that support the functioning of neurons. Some increase the speed of nerve impulses (myelin sheath), others protect and nourish neurons. A stimulus will trigger a neuron to transmit an electrical impulse (action potential) Through active transport and facilitated diffusion: a receiving portion. An electrical impulse or action potential is an electrical signal that travels along the surface of the plasma membrane of a neuron. Receiving sensory information and is stimulated at one end and sends messages. Has most of the cytoplasm and nucleolus of neuron. Dendrites are going to detect changes in environment and relay it.

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