Lecture 2: The Nervous System and Behavior

Question 1

Neurons

Answer 1

• also called nerve cells
• the most important part of the nervous system

Question 2

Glial Cells

Answer 2

provide support for neurons

Question 3

History of the neuron (2)

Answer 3

• 1800’s: Microscopy allows for the observation of cells
• Researchers developed staining techniques to visualize neurons in different ways