Neurons

Neuron

A nerve cell specialized for communication.

Electrical transmission

The process of transmitting information within a neuron.

Chemical transmission

The transfer of information through synapses between neurons.

Neural networks

Connections formed by interlinked neurons.

Neurogenesis

The growth or formation of new neurons, particularly in adult brains.

Motor Neurons

Neurons that communicate messages from the CNS to the muscles to facilitate movement.

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that carry sensory information from the body and external environment to the CNS.

Interneurons

Neurons that transmit information between motor and sensory neurons in the CNS.

Dendritic branching

The process where dendrites of one neuron branch out to form connections with other neurons.

Neuroplasticity

The brain’s ability to grow and evolve in response to life experiences.

Brain growth in adulthood

Current research indicates that the brain can continue to grow and change throughout life.