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The outside of a polarized neuron is more charged than the inside is.
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The nucleus of a neuron is located in the .
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During an action potential, the semi-permeable membrane becomes more permeable to ions.
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When neurotransmitters cross the synapse, they plug into on the dendrites of the receiving cell.
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Information travels from the brain and spinal cord to all other parts of the body on nerves.
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The peripheral nervous system is divided into the and autonomic systems.
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In the brain, the is a complex system of neurons that run through the medulla and pons into the cerebral cortex.
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The plays an important role in the formation of memories involving emotionally charged events.
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The directs incoming sensory information to the appropriate area of the cortex for processing.
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The is the communication link between the right and left hemispheres of the brain.





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