Describe the Parts of the Neuron and How Electrical Messages

question 30

Essay

Describe the parts of the neuron and how electrical messages are transmitted between neurons.

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Definitions:

Cold Weather

A condition characterized by low ambient temperatures that can affect human comfort, health, and activities.

Narcotic Analgesic

A class of medications designed to relieve pain by acting on the central nervous system to produce pain relief, sedation, and, at times, euphoria.

Hypothermic

Refers to a dangerously low body temperature, a condition that happens when the body loses heat faster than it can produce heat.

High Altitude

Refers to elevations above sea level, usually over 2,400 meters (8,000 feet), known to affect human physiology.