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.
Analogy
Think of neural networks like a city's transportation system. Just as buses, trains, and cars move people from one place to another along different routes, neural networks transmit information through various paths in the brain.
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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