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L1 Types and classification of neurons in the NS
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stain is used todistinguish the grey and white matter in the brain? And what does isstain ?Nissl stain
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Why is it difficult to classify neurons in the NS ?You need to define a parameter space in order to do the classification. The definition of the parameters space is subjective.
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How does an axon make contactThe
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............. is formed by neuronal structures that are distributed across different regions of the brain but work together to perform a given function.
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Are spines dendritic or axons extensions?Dendritic
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In a typical neuron the largest density of synapses are made onto the ..........Axon/stoma or dendrite?Dendrite
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Who originally visualised and described the Axo-dendritic projections ?Ramon y Cajal
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How do Inhibitory neurons work?They secrete neurotransmitters that cause membrane hyperpolarization in postsynaptic neurons.
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What does Dale's law (1934) state?A neuron is either excitatory or inhibitory in its influence on other neurons
A neuron secretes a single (traditional) neurotransmitter at its synapses -
Name a few modern techniques allow detailed anatomical characterisation of neurons.For example,
Molecular labeling in whole brain provide biochemical insight to neuronal diversity.
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The following topics are covered in this summary
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neurons, neuron, characteristics
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membrane, potential, channels
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chemical, communication, release
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synapses, neurons, electrical
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ltp, synaptic, plasticity
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synaptic, axonal, spine
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synaptic, axon, integration
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sensory, cortex, receptors
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ear, outer, directional
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olfactory, receptor, neurons
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sensation, neurons, ligand
