Biological Psychology

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding Neurons: The Basic Unit of the Nervous System and Its Structure, Types, and Functions

Neuron A nerve cell which acts as the central building blocks of the nervous system. Pass signals between each other A neuron, also known as a nerve...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Managing Muscle Spasms with Soma: Uses, Side Effects, and Precautions

Soma The nucleus of the neuron is located in the….. Soma is a medication that is used to relieve pain and discomfort caused by muscle spasms. It...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

The Power of Dendrites: Understanding Their Crucial Role in Neural Circuits and Disorders

Dendrites Branch from the soma, receive messages from other cells Dendrites are branched projections of a neuron that receive information from other neurons and transmit it towards...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding Axons: The Importance of Myelin in Neurological Health

Axon Signal transported down this, a major extension from the soma An axon is a long and thin extension of a neuron that transmits electrical impulses away...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding the Mechanics of Synaptic Function: The Role of Terminal Buttons

Terminal Buttons The branched end of the axon that contains neurotransmitters. Where synaptic vesicles release chemicals into the synaptic cleft Terminal buttons, also known as synaptic boutons...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding Action Potentials: The Electrical Impulse Vital for Nervous System Signaling

Action potential Electrical Signal that travels from the Dendrite to the terminal buttons An action potential is a electrical impulse that travels along the membrane of a...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding the Importance of Myelin Sheath for Nerve Function and Treatment of Demyelinating Diseases

myelin sheath covers the axon of some neurons and helps speed neural impulses. Insulates The myelin sheath is a structure of specialized cells that wrap around and...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Unlocking the Significance of Nodes of Ranvier: Enabling Fast and Precise Nerve Impulse Conduction in Myelinated Axons

Nodes of Ranvier gaps in the myelin sheath Nodes of Ranvier are small gaps or spaces that occur along the length of a myelinated axon. These nodes...