Outline Neuronal excitability Nature of neuronal electrical signals Convey information over distances Convey information to other cells via synapses Signals.
AP Biology 2007-2008 Nervous System: Neurons and Action Potential.
The Plasma Membrane The Plasma Membrane - Gateway to the Cell.
Topic 6.5 - Nerves. 6.5.1 Overview of the Nervous System Three major functions: Sensory input – sensory receptors receive signal – peripheral nervous.
Passive Properties of Axons: The neuron described as a wire. Passive processing or cable properties. Power point taken (in part) from Fundamental Neuroscience,
Digestive system I. Alimentary tract Continuous provision –Water –Electrolytes –Nutrients Achieved by –Movement of food –Digestion Mechanical and chemical.
Fundamentals II: Introduction to Bacteriology and Bacterial Structure Janet Yother, Ph.D. Department of Microbiology [email protected] 4-9531.
Electrical Characteristics of Channelopathies Involving Skeletal Muscle Bob Ruff, M.D., Ph.D. Chief, SCI Service Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC Barbara E.
Dr Hala Ezzat Eid Professor of Anesthesia and Intensive care Ain Shams University Potassium Disorders.
Figure 48.1 Overview of a vertebrate nervous system.
Nissil Bodies Axon Hillock Motor Neuron Schwann Cell.
Comparative Vertebrate Physiology Action potentials.
