Synapse Formation and Myelination
Explore how neurons form synapses, the specialized connections that allow them to communicate. This text discusses the roles of axons, dendrites, and astrocytes in the synapse formation process, the influence of different molecules, and the impact of myelination on signal transmission.
Topics
- saltatory conduction
- dendrite
- axon
- axon terminal
- postsynaptic
- autism
- acetylcholine
- norepinephrine
- glial cells
- neurons
- synapses
- neural connections
- synaptic function
- neurotransmitters
- astrocytes
- brain function
- myelination
- electrical signals
- synapse formation
- myelin sheath