Comprehensive Lecture Notes on Neurons and Electrical Signaling
These lecture notes provide a detailed exploration of neurons, electrical signaling, and the evolution of nervous systems. The document covers various aspects, including the evolutionary solutions that led to the development of neurons, sensory response systems, and the evolution of electrical signaling. It delves into the elements of neurons, membrane potentials, action potentials, and synaptic transmission. Additionally, the notes discuss the techniques used to measure membrane potential, the types of channels involved in action potentials, and the propagation of electrical signals along the neuron. Furthermore, the document addresses the unity and diversity of nervous systems across different organisms.
Written for
- Institution
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University Of Maryland - College Park
- Course
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BSCI 207
Document information
- Uploaded on
- May 22, 2024
- Number of pages
- 8
- Written in
- 2023/2024
- Type
- Class notes
- Professor(s)
- Karen carleton
- Contains
- Neurons
Subjects
- neuron
- electrical signaling
- membrane potential
- action potential
- synaptic transmission
- ion channels
- synapse
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neurotransmitters
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excitatory postsynaptic potential