Answered: Describe how neurons communicate.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

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Describe how neurons communicate. To do this you must address: resting membrane potential; graded potentials; IPSPs; EPSPs; the role of sodium, potassium and calcium; generation of an action potential; inotropic vs metabutropic receptors; why is an AP only one direction; how are neurotransmitters released; continuous vs saltatory conduction; spatial vs temporal summation.

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The nervous system in the human body is responsible for controlling all the body parts through transmission of nerve impulses. In humans, the nervous system contains two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The neurons are the specialized cells which make up the nervous system. These cells have a special ability to get excited via action potential. The cell to cell communication between the neurons is achieved by the action potential. Thus, the phenomena of action potential is necessary for neurons to transmit signals to their targeted cells and tissues.