Exploring the Complex Network of Neurons and Glial Cells
The human brain is a unique and complex system of cells enabling functions like touch, smell, thoughts, emotions, and reasoning.
The brain has approximately 86 billion cells, divided into Neurons and Glial Cells.
Neurons send signals and are fixed in place, continuously transmitting electrochemical signals to the brain.
Neurons connect through thousands of synapses, acting as connectors.
Glial Cells nourish and protect neurons. They include Astrocytes, Microglia, and Oligodendrocytes.
Key brain regions and their functions:– Cerebral Cortex: Thinking, memory, language, awarene– Cerebellum: Motor control, coordination– Hippocampus: Memory formation– Amygdala: Emotions, behavior– Brainstem: Basic life function
Neuroplasticity enables healing, physical changes, and modulation of emotions like anger and stress.
The brain’s cells are crucial for both performing functions and nourishing other cells, maintaining a complex and dynamic system.
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