Eva Edelman and Simone Jeanette
Eva Edelman
Nerve Cell Communication Basics
Nerve Cell Communication Basics
Nerve Cell Communication Basics
Friday 3rd December 2021
Dive into neural communication and neurotransmitters with Eva Edelman on 'Mind Matters'. Understand your brain's messaging system and its link to mental health.
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Get the buttons here!Neural Communication: The Brain's Messaging System Explained
Neurotransmitter is a substance that biochemically transmits messages between neurons. Examples include dopamine, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, serotonin, GABA, and taurine.
Imagine your brain as a bustling city, with messages zipping through like cars on a busy highway. In this episode of 'Mind Matters', host Eva Edelman breaks down the fascinating process of how nerve cells communicate. Think of a nerve cell like a tree, with branches (dendrites) receiving messages and a trunk (axon) sending them out.
It's a complex dance of sodium and potassium ions creating electrical signals, and neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin passing messages from one cell to another. But what happens when these signals go awry? Eva dives into the role of neurotransmitters in mental health, explaining how imbalances can lead to issues like anxiety and depression. She also touches on the impact of reuptake transporters, which regulate the availability of these crucial chemicals.
This episode is perfect for anyone curious about the inner workings of their brain or looking to understand the science behind mental health. With clear explanations and relatable metaphors, Eva makes the complex world of neural communication accessible and engaging.