Sometimes a single EPSP is strong enough to induce an action potential in the postsynaptic…

The synapse or “gap” is the place where information is transmitted from one neuron to…

All functions performed by the nervous system—from a simple motor reflex to more advanced functions…

While glia are often thought of as the supporting cast of the nervous system, the…

There are different types of neurons, and the functional role of a given neuron is…

Figure 16.1.  An athlete’s nervous system is hard at work during the planning and execution…

The brain is the control center for the sensation of hunger and satiety. The functions…

Obtaining nutrition and energy from food is a multi-step process. For true animals, the first…

Animals need food to obtain energy and maintain homeostasis. Homeostasis is the ability of a…

Given the diversity of animal life on our planet, it is not surprising that the…