key term - Communication

Definition

Communication refers to the process by which neurons send and receive information within the nervous system. It involves both electrical impulses within individual neurons and chemical interactions between neurons at synapses.

Related terms

Action Potential:

An electrical signal generated by a neuron when it receives sufficient stimulation, resulting in the transmission of information down its axon.

Neurotransmitters:

Chemical messengers released by neurons into synapses that bind to receptors on receiving neurons, allowing for communication between them.

Reuptake:

The process in which neurotransmitters are reabsorbed by the sending neuron after they have transmitted their signal, helping regulate neural communication.