PSYCH 1XX3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Neuroglia, Resting Potential, Action Potential
11 Oct 2018
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100 billion neurons and a typical cortical neuron can have btwn 1 and 10,000 connections with other neurons. The mind was seen as a separate entity existing outside of our biology, yet in control of our actions and thoughts. Separate the mental processes of the mind from the physical processes of the brain. The fundamental building block of the nervous system. Neurons fall under the category of cells specialized for communication. A receptive zone designed to receive signals from other neurons. Made up of dendrites branching out from the cell body. The cell body contains most of the vital organelles which keep the cell functioning. Dendrites reach out to other neurons and receive signals to be relayed through the dendritic branch to the cell body, where some signals will go on to be conveyed down the axon. Transmission zone designed to pass on signals to other cells. Made up of the axon and terminal ends.
