Biological Psychologist

Neurons

Sensory (afferent ) neurons

motor neurons (efferent)

Interneurons

mirror neurons

soma (cell body)

axon

axon terminals

dendrites

myelin sheath

action potential

"all-or-none principle"

resting potential

threshold

synapse (synaptic gap)

Neurotransmitters

excitatory neurotransmitter

Inhibitory neurotransmitter

reuptake

Acetylcholine ( Ach)

Dopamine

Serotonin

gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)

endorphins