Insect Neuronal Architecture and Signal Processing

______ are cells with uniform traits like shape, position, neurotransmitter type, and connections, recognizable in each member of a species.

In the ______ species, every neuron is identifiable and consistent, showing a highly deterministic and less variable neural structure.

______ and certain ______ have a significant number of identified neurons.

In fish, identified neurons like the ______ cells are rare but play essential roles, such as initiating ______ reflexes.

Types of signaling in nervous system

Function of neuron's axons and synapses

Neurons mainly transmit signals through ______, which send out ______ known as action potentials.

Synapses may be ______, permitting direct ion exchange, or ______, involving neurotransmitter diffusion across a gap.

The effect on the ______ cell is determined by the type of ______ and the receptor involved.

Synapse types diversity

Neurotransmitter role in synapse modulation

Consistent neurotransmitter effects

______ are flexible formations that can modify their potency due to neural activity, a feature called ______ ______.

One type of ______ ______, known as ______, involves an upsurge in glutamate receptors on a neuron after repeated signals.

The process of ______ ______ is vital for ______ and ______, showcasing the nervous system's ability to adjust.

Neural circuits response to stimuli

Intrinsic activity in neural circuits

Function of central pattern generators (CPGs)

Reflex arcs create a direct pathway from ______ neurons to ______ neurons.