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Introduction to intercellular signal transduction I for non-specialists

Difficulty level
Beginner
Type
Duration
46:07
Topic

Introduction to neurons, synaptic transmission, and ion channels.

Topics covered in this lesson
  1. Structure of cells and neurons
  2. Types of astrocytes
  3. Signal transduction
  4. Structure and function of a synapse
  5. Types of neurotransmitters
  6. Synaptic vesicles
  7. Ligand-gated ion channels
  8. Example: nicotinic acetyl choline receptor, structure and function
  9. Ion distribution and membrane potential
  10. Active transport of ions