PSYC 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Ex-Girl, Blood Sugar, Methyl Group
27 Sep 2016
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Cells that communicate with each other to process information. Neurons are the basic unit of the nervous system. Are cells that support, nurture, and insulate neurons. Remove debris when neurons die, enhance the formation and maintenance of neural. 3 types: motor, sensory, and interneurons connections, and modify neural functioning. The four main functions of the glial cell: surround neurons and hold them in place, supply nutrients and oxygen to neurons. 3: destroy and remove dead neurons (clean up) Coordinates information-processing tasks and keeps the cell alive. Receives information from other neurons and relays it to the cell body. Transmits information to other neurons, muscles, or glands. Provides insulating layer of fatty material for the axon. Support cells found in the nervous system. Junction or region between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites or cell body of another. 3 major types of neurons: sensory neurons. Receive messages from outside the nervous system like the body"s tissue and sensory receptors.
