#6.5 Human Physiology - Neurons and Synapses

In this sub-unit of unit 6, we are ging to synthesize and explain the contents such as:

• Neurons transmit electrical impulses
• The myelination of nerve fibers allows for saltatory conduction
• Neurons pump sodium and potassium ions across their membranes to generate a resting potential
• An action potential consists of depolarization and repolarization of the neuron
• Nerve impulses are action potentials propagated along the axons of neurons