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Dendritic Spines

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Beginner
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21:31

This lesson gives an overview of neurons' dendritic spines and their function.

Topics covered in this lesson
  • Structure of dendritic spines
  • Post-synaptic density
  • Localised biochemical reactions in spines
  • Electrical resistance of spine necks
  • Actin filaments in spines and spine motility
  • Spine growth and disappearance