PSYC62H3 Study Guide - Axon Hillock, Myelin, Sodium Channel
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Two edged swords amphetamines: drug for focus, treatment and abusive, positive and negative aspects, morphine. Powerful analgesic, high abuse liability: alcohol. Check online powerpoint for instructions!: can be in groups 2-3 students by feb 8 via email to prof. Reference list is additional to 4-5 pages double spaced. Hardcopy and turnitin by april 5th 4:30pm*** Neurons and glia look different and function differently. Neurons primary messengers in central nervous system: long process that extends from cell body is the axon main conducting unit of neuron. Density varies from one region to another. Cerebellum involved in balance and movement: extremely densely packed neurons. Not so densely packed in cerebral cortex. Alzhiemer"s, chronic pain, depression, paralysis, schizophrenia, chronic pain. How understanding has advanced with respect to role of what glia cells play in communication. Presynpatic cell synapsing on several post synaptic cells. Post synaptic receives info from presynaptic cell. Any neuron can be presynaptic or postsynaptic cell relative to its adjacent neurons.
