How Neurons Work

Biology Professor (Twitter: @DrWhitneyHolden) discusses the basics of neuron structure and signaling, complete with descriptions of  the soma (0:40), dendrites (0:47), axons (0:58), myelin sheaths (1:10), nodes of Ranvier (1:33), and synaptic knobs (1:45).  Great for MCAT review!

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