A single neuron can’t do very much by itself, and nervous system function depends on groups of neurons that work together. Individual neurons connect to other neurons to stimulate or inhibit …

Neuron function involves processing and transmitting information. Key components include resting potential, action potentials, and the roles of dendrites, axons, and neurotransmitters.

Explore the structure of neurons, their types, and functions. Uncover the roles of dendrites, axons, and the soma. Learn about the axon hillock, axon terminals, and the myelin sheath. Discover …

Sometimes different parts of different cells perform other functions, but these tend to be where the neuron receives its signal. And we'll talk more about what it means to receive and transmit a …

A neuron’s signaling, however, is much more exciting—no pun intended!—when we consider its interactions with other neurons. Individual neurons make connections to target neurons and …

Action potentials (those electrical impulses that send signals around your body) are nothing more than a temporary shift (from negative to positive) in the neuron’s membrane potential caused …

Now a typical human neuron can have a massive number of connections through synapses. It can connect thousands of different target cells through its axon terminals, and the typical neuron …

Function of neurons and neurotransmitters Learn Overview of neuron structure (types of neurons) Overview of neuron function Synapse structure Neurotransmitter release Neurotransmitter …

The membrane potential of a resting neuron is primarily determined by the movement of K + ions across the membrane. So, let's get a feeling for how the membrane potential works by seeing …

Many different types, broadly categorized with respect to their shape or their function. Motor neurons, interneurons (AKA relay neurons) and sensory neurons are the traditional …