PSYC 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Substantia Nigra, Myelin, Axon Terminal
16 Sep 2016
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Chapter three- biological psychology (source: psychology: from understanding to inquiry (13th edition)) If a term is underlined and highlighted, it is a key term that you should know come exam day. If a term is just underlined it is an important person or concept that would be good to remember. How we come to be who we are. A neuron is a nerve cell specialized for communication. The functioning of our brains depends heavily on the communication that occurs between neurons. Our brain has about 85 billion neurons. Neurons have long extensions that help them respond to stimulation from other neurons and communicate with them Materials needed by the neuron are produced here. Projection that picks up impulses from other neurons. The terminal point of the axon branch, which releases neurotransmitters. Space between two connecting neurons through which messages are transmitted chemically. A gap into which neurotransmitters are released from the axon terminal.
