Category: Body

Neurotransmitters come in several classes and categories. If you are wondering, “What are the neurotransmitters?” then this article is for you! What Is A Neurotransmitter? A Neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger. In other words, whenever neurons or cells in your body communicate, they do so through transmission of a chemical (or chemicals) that are sent from one neuron (known as the presynaptic neuron) to another neuron (known as the postsynaptic neuron.) Neurotransmitters typically originate within the organism, tissue or cell, which means that they are endogenous in nature. For more…

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Perhaps in the past, you have heard various descriptive terms for the nervous system such as Central, Peripheral, Somatic, Autonomic, Sympathetic and Parasympathetic. You may be thinking, “What does it all mean? What are the parts of the Nervous System and how are they different? How are they the same?” If you are trying to understand these differences, then this article is for you. As you can imagine, there are entire college courses on this subject and it can get very in depth. That is not the purpose of this…

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What Is A Nerve Cell? A Nerve Cell is most commonly known as a Neuron. Neurons are located predominantly in the Central Nervous System, which means they are most commonly found in the Brain and the Spinal Cord. So, if you have ever wondered what is a nerve cell or neuron, then this article is for you. What Do Neurons Do? Neurons communicate messages to one another and send messages throughout the body. What happens is that they line up and send messages from one neuron to another. If you…

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What Are The Parts of the Brain? In order to understand how the mind works, it is important to have a basic understanding of the different parts of the brain and its functions. Some people believe that the brain gives rise to consciousness, while still others believe it to be a transmitter that gives and receives information from consciousness. Either way, we all know that our individual, human bodies would not survive without the brain! The Brain Consists of Three Major Components: Cerebrum Cerebellum Brain Stem The Cerebrum: The Cerebrum is…

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