Exploring the complex neuronal architecture of insect brains, this overview delves into synaptic diversity, neurotransmitter functions, and the mechanisms of neural communication. It highlights the role of synaptic plasticity in learning and memory, as well as the generation of complex behaviors through neural networks and reflex actions.
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Neuronal structure of insect brains
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Function of axons in insect brains
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Role of dendrites in insect brains
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______ are cells with uniform traits like shape, position, neurotransmitter type, and connections, recognizable in each member of a species.
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In the ______ species, every neuron is identifiable and consistent, showing a highly deterministic and less variable neural structure.
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______ and certain ______ have a significant number of identified neurons.
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In fish, identified neurons like the ______ cells are rare but play essential roles, such as initiating ______ reflexes.
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Types of signaling in nervous system
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Function of neuron's axons and synapses
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Neurons mainly transmit signals through ______, which send out ______ known as action potentials.
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Synapses may be ______, permitting direct ion exchange, or ______, involving neurotransmitter diffusion across a gap.
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electrical chemical
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The effect on the ______ cell is determined by the type of ______ and the receptor involved.
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postsynaptic neurotransmitter
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Synapse types diversity
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Synapses vary by neurotransmitters and receptors, enabling different neural responses.
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Neurotransmitter role in synapse modulation
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Some synapses use multiple neurotransmitters for complex modulation of neural activity.
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Consistent neurotransmitter effects
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Glutamate typically excites neurons, while GABA generally inhibits them.
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______ are flexible formations that can modify their potency due to neural activity, a feature called ______ ______.
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One type of ______ ______, known as ______, involves an upsurge in glutamate receptors on a neuron after repeated signals.
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The process of ______ ______ is vital for ______ and ______, showcasing the nervous system's ability to adjust.
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Neural circuits response to stimuli
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Intrinsic activity in neural circuits
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Function of central pattern generators (CPGs)
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Reflex arcs create a direct pathway from ______ neurons to ______ neurons.
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Some reflexes involve only the ______ cord, while others need ______ integration.
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The nervous system processes information in a ______ manner, with complex stimuli requiring higher ______ of processing.
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