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Satellite cells surround the cell bodies of neurons in the ganglia of the PNS. Their function in the nervous system…

01 Jan 2012

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Afferent neurons carry signals towards the central nervous system (CNS) – afferent means "towards". They provide information about the external…

01 Jan 2012

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Efferent neurons are mainly located in the peripheral nervous system, but their cell bodies orginate in the central nervous system…

01 Jan 2012

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Interneurons are located entirely within the central nervous system. They make up about 99% of all neurons. They serve to…

01 Jan 2012

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An excitatory synapse is one where the postsynaptic neuron becomes more excitable as a result of synaptic events in the…

01 Jan 2012

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An inhibitory synapse is one where the postsynaptic neuron becomes less excitable as a result of synaptic events in the…

01 Jan 2012

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Grey matter makes up part of the central nervous system and is mainly made up of cell bodies and dendrites.

01 Jan 2012

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White matter makes up part of the central nervous system and has a white appearance in fresh tissue. It is…

01 Jan 2012

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The amydala is part of the brain and coordinates the release of hormones and the actions of the…

01 Jan 2012

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