Cellular neuroscience
Cellular Neuroscience
Cellular Neuroscience (pronunciation: /sɛljʊlər njuːrəʊsaɪəns/) is a branch of neuroscience that studies the neurons at a cellular level. This includes morphology and physiological properties of single neurons.
Etymology
The term "Cellular" comes from the Latin cellula, meaning "a small room", and "Neuroscience" is derived from the Greek words neuron, meaning "nerve", and science, which comes from the Latin scientia, meaning "knowledge".
Overview
Cellular Neuroscience involves the study of neurons at a cellular level. This field of neuroscience is devoted to the study of the cell's physiology and the functions of neurons. It is essential for understanding the brain and nervous system's functioning.
Related Terms
- Neuron: The basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.
- Synapse: The junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.
- Axon: A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
- Dendrite: The segments of the neuron that receive stimulation in order for the cell to become active.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cellular neuroscience
- Wikipedia's article - Cellular neuroscience
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