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What role does the respiratory center in the brainstem serve?
What is the function of the myelin sheath in neurons?
Which term best describes the conduction method used by myelinated axons?
What is the characteristic of unmyelinated axons compared to myelinated ones?
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Study Notes
Neuron Communication
- Neurons communicate through electrical and chemical signals.
- Electrical signals travel along the neuron's axon as action potentials.
- Chemical signals are released from the neuron at the synapse and received by the next neuron.
Respiratory Center in the Brainstem
- The respiratory center in the brainstem controls breathing patterns.
- It receives sensory input and produces a repetitive output, ensuring rhythmic breathing.
Complex Mental Processing
- Complex mental processing involves interactions between different brain regions.
- Sensory inputs contribute to cognitive tasks, creating complex patterns of neural activation.
Myelin Sheath
- The myelin sheath is a fatty substance that insulates nerve axons.
- It is produced by Schwann cells.
- The myelin sheath helps electrical signals travel quickly along the axon.
Myelinated vs. Unmyelinated Axons
- Myelinated axons have a myelin sheath, while unmyelinated axons do not.
- Myelinated axons conduct electrical signals faster than unmyelinated axons.
- This is due to "saltatory conduction" where the signal jumps between nodes of Ranvier along the myelinated axon.
- Unmyelinated axons use "continuous conduction" where the signal travels continuously along the axon, resulting in slower conduction speed.
Membrane Potential
- The membrane potential difference across the neuron's membrane is maintained by ion pumps and channels.
- It helps regulate nerve impulse transmission and neuron function.
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Test your knowledge on how neurons communicate through electrical and chemical signals, the role of the respiratory center in the brainstem, and the significance of the myelin sheath. Explore complex mental processing and understand the differences between myelinated and unmyelinated axons.
