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Neurons, synapses and signaling

Neurons, synapses and signaling. The neuron – structure and function. Conducts long distance electrical signals and short distance chemical signals. Cell body – includes nucleus and other organelles Dendrites – highly branched extensions that receive signals from other neurons

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Neurological Disorders

Neurological Disorders . Big four of brain injury Head injury Tumors Stroke Epilepsy Outcomes depend on Location of injury Size and depth of kill Age/health/medical care/attitude of patient. Causes. Often, car accident Accidental injury from NOT wearing helmet Why problematic:

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Introduction

Protection of rat primary hippocampal cultures from A β cytotoxicity by pro-inflammatory molecules is mediated by astrocytes Neurobiology of disease, Vol 19 (2005) 243-254 presentation by Ashim Malhotra, Brian Scharf, Sushil Pai &amp; Ann-Marie Matei. Introduction.

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