Neurophysiology Flashcards
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neurophysiology
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the study of the life processes of neurons
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ion
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an atom or molecule that has acquired an electrical charge by gaining or losing one or more electrons
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anion
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a negatively charged ion, protein or chloride ion
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cation
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positively charged ion, potassium or sodium ion
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intracellular fluid
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cytoplasm
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extracellular fluid
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fluid in spaces between cells
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resting membrane potential
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a difference in electrical potential across the membrane of a nerve cell during an inactive period
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lipid bilayer
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structure of neuronal cell membrane, which consists of two layers of lipid molecules, within which float various specialized proteins like receptors
