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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Role of Unmyelinated Axons in Peripheral Nervous System – Importance of Saltatory Conduction!

Unmyelinated axons Grey matter Unmyelinated axons are nerve fibers that lack myelin sheaths, which are fatty insulators that surround some axons to speed up the transmission of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Axon Terminals and Their Vital Role in Neural Signaling and Health

Axon terminals Secrete neurotransmitters in synapse Axon terminals are the small, button-like structures found at the end of axons, which are the elongated nerve fibers that transmit...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Structure and Function of Motor Neurons: Implications for Managing Motor System Disorders

Motorneurons Begin in CNS, exit through spinal cord, end on muscle fibre. Motor neurons are specialized nerve cells that carry signals from the central nervous system (CNS)...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Sensory Neurons: How They Allow us to Sense Our Environment and Respond to Stimuli

Sensory Neurons Begin at sense organ (retina, skin, tongue) convey information to brain, via spinal cord. Sensory neurons, also known as afferent neurons, are specialized neurons that...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Function and Importance of Interneurons in the Nervous System

Interneurons Interposed between other neurons, do much of the computation in the brain. Interneurons are neurons that serve as a communication between sensory neurons and motor neurons....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding Antipsychotics: Types, Effects, and Considerations for Mental Health Treatment

Antipsychotics drugs used in the treatment of psychotic disorders that help alleviate hallucinations and delusional thinking Antipsychotics, also known as neuroleptics, are medications used to treat various...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding First-Generation Antipsychotics: Uses, Side Effects, and Risks

first-generation antipsychotics drugs that treat the positive symptoms (ex: hallucinations, delusions) of schizophrenia -examples: thorazine, haldol, loxitane First-generation antipsychotics, also known as typical antipsychotics, are a class...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding D2 Receptor Antagonists: Uses, Effects, and Side Effects in Treating Psychosis

antagonists of dopamine (D2) receptors what types of drugs are 1st generation receptors? (how do they work– think about the receptors) Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the...