Glossary 4.2

Printer-friendly version

The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz..

Browse the glossary using this index

Special | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ALL

I

Interneuron

a local circuit neuron of the central nervouse system that relays impulses between afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) neurons

Ion Channel

a protein embedded in the plasma membrane that allows ions to pass through it