Intro to NEURONS | A&P Basics 🐧🧠

Welcome to the world of the neuron! Learn how to classify neurons anatomically and physiologically. Learn the part of a neuron and the importance of convergence and divergence in the nervous system. Finally, explore the importance of myelin and the cells that make it. Don't get nervous about the nervous system - get a solid foundation and KNOW your NEURONS!

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Video Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
Video overview: 0:12
Anatomical classification of neurons: 0:46
Physiological classification of neurons: 2:50
Neuron anatomy: 4:37
Convergence and divergence: 7:26
Covered or naked? Myelin: 8:24
Schwann cells vs. oligodendrocytes: 10:43
Outro: 12:46

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This video supports content from OpenStax Human Anatomy & Physiology 2e, section 12/2
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-an...

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