Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Nervous Tissue: The Neuron

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Nervous Tissue: The Neuron

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Which function does a neuron perform in the human body?

Filter blood

Produce hormones

Store calcium

Transmit electrical signals

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Understand the basic structure of a neuron, which includes the cell body, dendrites, and axon. Neurons are specialized cells in the nervous system.

Recognize that neurons are responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body. This is their primary function, allowing communication between different parts of the body.

Learn about the process of signal transmission: Neurons receive signals through their dendrites, process them in the cell body, and transmit them along the axon to other neurons or target tissues.

Explore how electrical signals are generated and propagated: Neurons use ion channels and the movement of ions across their membranes to create action potentials, which are the electrical signals.

Understand the role of neurotransmitters: At the synapse, the junction between neurons, neurotransmitters are released to carry the signal to the next neuron or target cell, ensuring the continuation of the signal transmission.