Neural Operation

Definition

Neural operation refers to the processes and mechanisms by which neurons communicate and carry out their functions in the nervous system. It involves the transmission of electrical signals, known as action potentials or neural firing, between neurons.

Related terms

Neural Firing:

Neural firing refers to the process by which neurons generate and transmit electrical signals called action potentials. These action potentials allow for communication between neurons.

Synaptic Transmission:

Synaptic transmission is the process through which information is passed from one neuron to another across a synapse. Neurotransmitters released from one neuron bind to receptors on another neuron, allowing for communication between them.

Action Potential:

An action potential is a brief electrical impulse that travels down an axon of a neuron. It is generated when there is enough stimulation for the neuron's membrane potential to reach a threshold level.