Mental illnesses are nervous system disorders that result in problems with thinking, mood, or relating…

A nervous system that functions correctly is a fantastically complex, well-oiled machine—synapses fire appropriately, muscles…

Parasympathetic Nervous System While the sympathetic nervous system is activated in stressful situations, the parasympathetic nervous…

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the “fight or flight” response that occurs when an animal…

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is the connection between the central nervous system and the…

Long-term Potentiation (LTP) Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a persistent strengthening of a synaptic connection. LTP is…

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…