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Episode 38: Neurons and Synapses
Episode 38

Episode 38: Neurons and Synapses

The Science of Everything Podcast

November 29, 201252m 0s

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Show Notes

A discussion of the neuron, the fundamental cell of the brain and the nervous system, including an overview of its morphology and physiology. I also discuss the generation and propagation of action potentials, including the role of graded potentials, voltage-dependant ion channels, and myelination. The episode concludes with an overview of synapses and the important role of neurotransmitters.