PSYC 3265 Chapter 2: PSYCHOLOGY 3265; CHAPTER 2
9 Nov 2016
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Memory like any mental process is an emergent property of the nervous system, not a property of the individual neurons. The operation of the nervous system is intertwined with an understanding of how memory works and operates in our interactive world. Other structures are for the specialized jobs of neurons; extending out of each neuron are plays a role in the transmission and retention of info. Some neurons have axons that are encased in a fatty substance called myelin sheath that acts as a neural insulator. The most basic parts of the nervous system are neurons specialized cell in the body that dendrites used for receiving signals from sensory cells or from other neurons. Neurons have other protruding structures called axon used for transmitting info to other. At the end of axons are the terminal buttons that contain nts chemicals that are used to. Myelin sheath has gaps along its length that are called the nodes of ranvier facilitate.
