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information on neurons, the different types of neurons, glial cells, electrical transmission, chemical transmission, sodium-potassium pump, action potential, ESPS & IPSP, propagation of action potential, excitation & inhibition, postsynaptic integration, synaptic activity, neurotransmitters

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CHAPTER 2

REREAD CHAPTER
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
FLASHCARDS
LEARNING EXAM OBJECTIVES


LECTURE VIDEO




cells of the nervous system neurons glial cells

, glialcells glia
Greekfor glue

single cells
1
10 size of neurons
10x asmany glia are neurons
provide physical other support forneurons

packed through the nervous system
insulate them from each other as we see neurons
work from electrical activity
build scar tissuewhenthere are holes or voids caused
by damage
guide regrowth in the peripheral nervous system


types of glial cells
a tes
both of these types of glia are functioning to producemyelin


myelin a fatty that wraps around axons and
substance

provider insulation so that axons don't cross talk
between eachother

myelin also helps the neural signal to travel
faster




I when damaged

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