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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What role do nerve cells, or neurons, play in the human body?

They provide structural support to muscles.

They store calcium for bone strength.

They produce hormones for regulating metabolism.

They transmit electrical signals throughout the body.

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Understand the basic function of neurons: Neurons are specialized cells in the nervous system responsible for transmitting information throughout the body via electrical and chemical signals.

Recognize the structure of a neuron: Neurons typically consist of a cell body (soma), dendrites, and an axon. The dendrites receive signals, the cell body processes them, and the axon transmits them to other neurons or muscles.

Learn about the transmission process: Neurons communicate through synapses, where the axon terminal of one neuron meets the dendrite of another. Electrical signals (action potentials) travel down the axon and trigger the release of neurotransmitters at the synapse.

Explore the types of neurons: There are sensory neurons (which carry signals from sensory organs to the brain), motor neurons (which transmit signals from the brain to muscles), and interneurons (which connect neurons within the brain and spinal cord).

Understand the importance of neurons: Neurons are crucial for all bodily functions that involve communication, including movement, sensation, thought, and emotion. They enable the brain to process information and coordinate responses throughout the body.