Structure of Neuron and Nerve impulses
The nervous system is one of the most important systems of the body, responsible for receiving stimuli, transmitting nerve impulses, coordinating different activities, and helping the body respond to changes in the internal and external environment. The basic structural and functional unit of nervous tissue is the neuron . Understanding the structure of a neuron, nerve impulse, resting membrane potential, action potential, saltatory conduction, and synaptic transmission is essential for understanding how the nervous system functions. This article explains the structure and functions of neurons , resting membrane potential, propagation of nerve impulses, saltatory conduction, and synaptic transmission.
Table of Contents 1.1 Nerve T he nervous tissue is a specialized tissue for receiving and transmitting stimuli. Four types of tissues are found in the body which are epithelial, muscular, connective and nervous. The nervous tissue is composed of nerve cells or neurons. The system which is res…
