Glossary of Terms

Neuron

Axon

Dendrite

Soma

Myelin Sheaths

Schwann Cells

Nodes of Ranvier

Saltatory Conduction

Synaptic Cleft

Membrane Potential 

Resting Membrane Potential

Sodium-Potassium Pump

Threshold Potential

Chemical Potential

Action Potential

Depolarization

Positive Feedback

Voltage-Gated Ion Channels

Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels

Voltage-Gated Potassium Channels

Repolarization

Hyperpolarization

Refractory Period

Absolute Refractory Period

Relative Refractory Period

Neurotransmitter