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Introduction
When an axon ends, the action potential which it carries can no longer be transmitted by the same medium. Axons end in a structure known as a synapse, the synapse allows the action potential to be propagated by means of chemicals (as opposed to electrically charged ions). An axon which terminates on an individual [...]
Introduction This is part of the ‘Special Senses’ Series:
Vision Hearing Smell Taste The tongue is the organ of taste. Perception of taste is also known as gustation and in a similar manner to smell it depends on chemoreceptors to detect [...]
Introduction This is part of the ‘Special Senses’ Series:
Vision Hearing Smell Taste The sensation of smell is also referred to as olfaction. The sensory cells of olfaction are chemoreceptor neurones with a direct connection to the brain. The organ responsible for smell is [...]
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