Glossary 4.2


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..

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Neural Circuit

the coordination of the receptor, afferent neuron, interneuron, efferent neuron, and effector in response to a stimulus


Neural Signalling

the reception, transmission, and integration of nerve impulses by neurons, and the response to these impulses


Neuron

a nerve cell that is capable of conducting nerve impulses


Neurotransmitter

a chemical that is released from vesicles into synapses to faciliate nerve signal transmission


Node of Ranvier

a regularly occurring gap between sections of myelin sheath along the axion