Neural Messages

Definition

Neural messages refer to the electrical signals that are sent between neurons in the brain and nervous system, allowing for communication and the transmission of information.

Related terms

Neurons:

Neurons are specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit and process neural messages.

Synapse:

A synapse is a small gap between neurons where neural messages are transmitted through chemical signals.

Action Potential:

Action potential is an electrical impulse that travels down the axon of a neuron, resulting in the release of neural messages at the synapse.