Neural Conduction, Action Potential, and Synaptic Transmission

We have probably heard that neurons are the cells that transmit information around the body. But how does this work? Is it actual electricity? Like from the wall socket? What is a synapse? What happens there, in between one neuron and the next? This is a really big and really important topic, so let's dive in.

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[lijack]

More understandable and efficient than reading 20 pages of my textbook :)

[toekneesee]

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[bronwyngroves]

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[joanneyazigi]

Thanks Dave! Honestly this saved me. I have a practical on Monday and we are required to know pretty much everything you explained on action potential. This is great. THANK YOU!

[blerine]

I want to add another comment, THIS IS SUCH A GREAT VIDEO!!! I understand the concepts different receptors but most times, I cannot picture the connection and how it happens (how it jumps from one type of receptor to the next). THANK YOU SO MUCH <3 Much love from philippines 🤍

[monalizacastillo]

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[Luu_]

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[Demothones]

I literally just started learning this stuff this week. Great timing.

[blerine]

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[fehdivina]

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[jillli]

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