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Chapter 12

The Nervous System & Nervous Tissue

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Nervous System Organization

CNS vs PNS, sensory vs motor, somatic vs autonomic.

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Neuroglia

The six glial cells that support, insulate, and defend neurons.

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Resting Membrane Potential

Ion gradients, leak channels, and the Na⁺/K⁺ pump at βˆ’70 mV.

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The Action Potential

Fire a neuron β€” depolarize, repolarize, hyperpolarize.

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Saltatory Conduction

Watch a signal leap node to node on a myelinated axon.

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The Synapse

Neurotransmitter carries the message across the gap.

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