2.1

Neurons and Neurotransmitters

AP Psychology

The neuron

Parts of a neuron

How a neuron fires

The all-or-none principle

The refractory period

Synaptic transmission

Reuptake

Major neurotransmitters

Memory tricks for neurotransmitters

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Excitatory vs. inhibitory signals

Types of neurons

Glial cells

Drugs and neurotransmitters

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Common Mistakes

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