Neuronal Responses

Definition

Neuronal responses are the reactions or behaviors exhibited by neurons (nerve cells) when they receive and transmit electrical signals within the brain and nervous system.

Related terms

Neurotransmitters:

Chemical substances released by neurons that allow them to communicate with each other.

Action Potential:

A rapid change in voltage across a neuron's membrane that allows it to transmit an electrical signal.

Synapse:

The junction between two neurons where communication occurs through chemical neurotransmitters.