The nervous system has 3 main functions: sensory, integration, and motor. 1. Sensory. The sensory function of the nervous system involves collecting information from sensory rec… See more

Neurons function through the generation and propagation of electrochemical signals known as action potentials (APs). An AP is created by the movement of sodium and potassium i… See more

A synapse is the junction between a neuron and another cell. Synapses may form between 2 neurons or between a neuron and an effector cell. There are two types of synapses f… See more

The axons of many neurons are covered by a coating of insulation known as myelin to increase the speed of nerve conduction throughout the body. Myelin is formed by 2 types of gli… See more