Here are some YouTube videos that my professor posted to help us get acquainted with the brain before we delve into its role in our every-day life. I thought some of you might be interested in perusing this, too. They are really fascinating. There are 5 videos, which I will post as different posts. They are linked to YouTube. All of the material below belongs to, and is credited to, Professor Todd Rose of Harvard University:
Session 1 Vocab:
The Neuron
This video covers the following terms:
| Term | Definition
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| Neuron | Specialized brain cell capable of sending and
receiving information |
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| Dendrite | (Neuron) Branches that capture incoming signals
from other neurons |
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| Cell Body | (Neuron) Largest part of the neuron; contains
the nucleus |
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| Axon | (Neuron) Fiber bundle that carries signals away
from the cell body |
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| Myelin | (Neuron) Insulation around some axons that
increases speed of signals |
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| Neurotransmitter | (Neuron) Chemical used for communication
between neurons |
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| Synapse | (Neuron) Specialzed site (small gap) for communication
between neurons |
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AHHHHH!!!! I am having flashbacks of nursing school!! :)
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