Neurogenesis/How neurons communicate
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What is Neurogenesis? (1)
new neurons being made from immature stem cells
What are stem cells? (1)
Immature cells that have the potential to mature into any type of cell
What are the 3 types of neurons? (3)
Sensory Neurons
Interneurons
Motor Neurons
What do sensory neurons do ? (1)
Gather info from inside and outside of body
What are interneurons? (1)
receive info from interneuron and decide what to do
What are motor neurons? (1)
Respond to stimulation from sensory neuron if it is strong enough
Where does communication between neurons occur? (1)
The synapse
What happens when the wave of electrical voltage (action potential) reaches the end of a transmitting axon? (1)
Neurotransmitter molecules are released into the synaptic cleft