002 An Introduction to Neurons

In this Episode, I give an Introduction to neurons. Since Neurons form the basis for the entire Nervous System, understanding what they are and what they do is essential.

First I answer the question “What is a neuron?”. Then I go into the parts of a neuron:

Dendrites
Soma
Axon
Axon Terminals

Lastly, I talk about the three types of neurons:

Sensory Neurons
Motor Neurons
Interneurons

Watch, Enjoy, and then leave your comments. There are many more videos to come. My goal is to provide at least 1 new Video on a weekly basis, so keep checking back.

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43 Comments

churchboy19 September 16, 2012 at 5:50 am #

thanks im taking physio and u made it clear=)

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freeyourmind9200 October 9, 2012 at 1:59 am #

Good video. And I like the music!

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ThermalWedgie November 12, 2012 at 4:43 am #

great video! But im a bit confused as to the varieties of neurons. To my understanding so far, a certain type of neuron (a dopamine neuron for example) will only produce its specific neurotransmitter and no others. So what i

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ThermalWedgie November 12, 2012 at 4:50 am #

Great video! Can one particular neuron recieve signals from different neurotransmitters? So far to my understanding, a particular neuron (a dopamine neuron for example) only produces its specific neurotransmitter, dopamine. So my question is, can one neuron recieve messages from different neurotransmitters? Could a dopamine neuron receive a signal from GABA to inhibit its function, or maybe recieve a signal from ACH? And do specific neurons produce GABA for this function?

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TheNeenjaturtle November 20, 2012 at 5:34 am #

thanks this gave a good headstart on the nervous system and neurons and all that for me im having a bio olympiad next year and starting to prepare already thanks alot!!

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jessicarissanen February 12, 2013 at 4:52 pm #

You are the best teacher I never had!! Thanks so much I love your videos!

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Invader Mochi March 4, 2013 at 4:49 pm #

1:11 ~ iso funny! thanx 4 the halp! ^3^

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workaholicmusic2 March 11, 2013 at 4:01 am #

thank you

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Lisa S May 6, 2013 at 7:52 am #

but I thought if you touch a hot stove that should trigger a reflex, in which the brain is NOT involved..

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phelanmschoolemail May 8, 2013 at 1:43 pm #

This really helped! I finally understand something thats on my bio test tomorrow!! THANK YOU

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