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Cellular Neurobiology

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States7.29J
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2012English
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This course serves as an introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Emphasis is placed on the cellular properties of neurons and other excitable cells. Topics covered include the structure and biophysical properties of excitable cells, synaptic transmission, neurochemistry, neurodevelopment, and the integration of information in simple systems and the visual system.

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