Dendritic Spines

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Difficulty level

Beginner

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Type

Duration

21:31

Topic

General neuroscience

Neurophysiology

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

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Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function