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Which 2 groups originally classified neurons by morphology? - 1. Golgi 2. Ramon y Cajal What was the first technique used to visualize the neuron? - Golgi staining technique How does golgi staining technique work? - If you put brain tissue into solution with silver nitrate for a few days the solution goes into neuron and makes it visible What debate occurred between Golgi and Ramon/Cajal - - Golgi thought that the nervous system was one connected network, which is wrong - Ramon and Cajal said they are cell bodies and neurons connect through synapses, which is correct What proved Ramon and Cajal to be correct over Golgi? - electron microscopy showed us that they are separate neurons, not a single corrected network What modern techniques are now used to visualize neurons? - Modern technology allows us to use fluorescent proteins (GFP) to label neurons