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Neural Networks

Definition

Neural networks are interconnected groups of neurons that form complex pathways in the brain, allowing for advanced processing and transmission of information.

Related terms

Synapse: This is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs. It's like the bus stop or train station in our city analogy.

Neuron: This is a nerve cell that transmits information throughout the body. In our city analogy, this would be equivalent to individual vehicles (buses, cars) moving along routes.

Axon: This is a long threadlike part of a neuron along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells. It's like the roads or tracks on which our vehicles travel.

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Study guides (4)

  • AP Psychology - 2.3 Overview of the Nervous System and the Neuron

  • AP Psychology - 2.6 The Brain

  • AP Psychology - 6.1 The Lifespan and Physical Development in Childhood

  • AP Psychology - 6.4 Adolescent Development

Practice Questions (2)

  • What is the significance of neural networks in brain development?

  • Why might principles from physics be useful for studying neural networks in the brain?

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