What is neural firing in psychology?

Answer 1

Neurons are the structural and functionality when it comes to the nervous system, respectively. Neurons contain two major parts: axons and dendrites.

1. Axons are the signal senders

1. Dendrites are the signal receivers

Neuronal firing is known as the action potential, which takes place within the cell body of the neuron. The cell body is the axon, respectively, which is made up of the axon hillock.

Action potential is initiated via the binding of neurotransmitters, either at an inhibitory synapses or excitable synapses. The inhibitory neurotransmitters, for example, induce the postsynaptic membrane by creating a more permeable membrane for K+ and/or Cl- ions.

1. K+ or Cl- ions are opened, which then cause the ions to move outside/inside the cell
2. dependent on the inner surface of the membrane
3. Membrane becomes more NEGATIVE
4. INCREASE in membrane potential
5. LARGER depolarization current = the action potential