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Dendrites are the neuron part that pick up signals from other neurons. They are branch-like structures that extend from the cell body and receive incoming signals in the form of neurotransmitters released by neighboring neurons. These signals are then integrated in the cell body and transmitted along the neuron for further processing.
A neuron is a nerve cell. A synapse is a gap between the sending and receiving neurons, where there are neurotransmitters responsible for transporting chemicals to the receiving neuron. (A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger.)
In the brain, neurons receive electrical messages through their dendrites, which are branching extensions that capture signals from other nerve cells. These signals are transmitted as electrical impulses, known as action potentials, which travel along the neuron and lead to communication with other neurons or muscles. The synapse, the junction between neurons, plays a crucial role in transmitting these signals chemically, allowing for the integration and processing of information.
without the spinal cord the brain would be useless
The tiny space between two neurons is called a synapse. It is where electrical and chemical signals are transmitted from one neuron to another, allowing for communication within the nervous system.
A neuron in the nervous system functions to transmit electrical and chemical signals. It receives signals from other neurons through its dendrites, which are extensions that receive incoming signals. These signals are then integrated in the cell body and transmitted down the axon to other neurons.
The motor neurons of the peripheral nervous system send signals from the central nervous system to the muscles, causing them to contract and move. These signals are transmitted through neurotransmitters released at the neuromuscular junction.
Dendrites are the neuron part that pick up signals from other neurons. They are branch-like structures that extend from the cell body and receive incoming signals in the form of neurotransmitters released by neighboring neurons. These signals are then integrated in the cell body and transmitted along the neuron for further processing.
Stimuli travel through the nervous system in the following order: sensory receptors detect a stimulus and convert it into electrical signals. These signals are transmitted via sensory neurons to the spinal cord and brain for processing. The brain interprets the signals and generates a response, which is then conveyed through motor neurons to muscles or glands to elicit an action. This sequence allows for rapid and coordinated responses to environmental changes.
Messages are transmitted from your spinal cord to muscles in your hands through motor neurons. These motor neurons carry signals from the spinal cord to the muscles, causing them to contract and perform the desired movement. The process involves electrical impulses traveling along the motor neurons to trigger muscle movement.
Electrical signals are transmitted from one place to another through conductive materials, such as copper wires. These materials provide a path for the signals to travel, and the signals are modulated to carry information. In some cases, signals can also be transmitted wirelessly through electromagnetic waves.
The system that carries electrical signals from your brain and spinal cord is called the nervous system. Specifically, the signals are transmitted through specialized cells called neurons, which make up the communication network of the body.
A neuron is a nerve cell. A synapse is a gap between the sending and receiving neurons, where there are neurotransmitters responsible for transporting chemicals to the receiving neuron. (A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger.)
In the brain, neurons receive electrical messages through their dendrites, which are branching extensions that capture signals from other nerve cells. These signals are transmitted as electrical impulses, known as action potentials, which travel along the neuron and lead to communication with other neurons or muscles. The synapse, the junction between neurons, plays a crucial role in transmitting these signals chemically, allowing for the integration and processing of information.
dendrites
without the spinal cord the brain would be useless
The distal ends of sensory neurons are called dendrites. Dendrites receive incoming signals or stimuli from the environment through sensory receptors, such as in the skin, eyes, ears, and other sensory organs. These signals are then transmitted to the cell body of the neuron and eventually to the central nervous system for processing.