Neural Communication

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Neural Transmission

Neurons send signals to produce a response

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Threshold

Minimum stimulus needed to produce a response

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Action potential

Electrical impulse traveling along axons

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All or nothing principles

All neurons either fire completely or not at all

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Depolarization

Inside of neuron becomes positive

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Refractory Period

Time needed to generate another action potential

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Resting potential

Inactive neurons stable negative charge

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Reuptake

Neurons reabsorb leftover brain chemicals