Introduction
The brain is made up of ~100 billion neurons that form trillions of connections in the brain. Neurons are involved in the support of vital life fucntions, as well as, serve as the mechanisms underlying a variety of different mental functions. Thi quest will take you on a tour of the and help you understand how neurons function both individually and within larger globally connected netowrks in the brain.
Task
Visit the site on neuronal anatomy to take an interactive tour of the neuron in order to leanr about its component parts. Following this activity, follow this link to take a quiz and test your knowledge.