Book contents
- Cambridge Textbook Of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists
- Reviews
- Cambridge Textbook of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Introduction
- 1 Cells
- 1.1 Neurons
- 1.2 The Physiology of Neurons, Synapses and Receptors
- 1.3 Modelling Single Neurons and Their Combinations in Circuits
- 1.4 Glia
- 2 Neurotransmitters and Receptors
- 3 Basic Techniques in Neuroscience
- 4 Neuroanatomy
- 5 Neural Circuits
- 6 Modulators
- 7 Genetics
- 8 Neurodevelopment and Neuroplasticity
- 9 Integrated Neurobiology of Specific Syndromes and Treatments
- 10 Neurodegeneration
- Index
1.2 - The Physiology of Neurons, Synapses and Receptors
from 1 - Cells
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 November 2023
Book contents
- Cambridge Textbook Of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists
- Reviews
- Cambridge Textbook of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Introduction
- 1 Cells
- 1.1 Neurons
- 1.2 The Physiology of Neurons, Synapses and Receptors
- 1.3 Modelling Single Neurons and Their Combinations in Circuits
- 1.4 Glia
- 2 Neurotransmitters and Receptors
- 3 Basic Techniques in Neuroscience
- 4 Neuroanatomy
- 5 Neural Circuits
- 6 Modulators
- 7 Genetics
- 8 Neurodevelopment and Neuroplasticity
- 9 Integrated Neurobiology of Specific Syndromes and Treatments
- 10 Neurodegeneration
- Index
Summary
When a neuron is not electrically active (see Section 1.2.2 below), the plasma membrane potential difference returns to the resting potential: typically −60 mV to −70 mV, meaning the potential inside the cell relative to that outside the cell.
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- Cambridge Textbook of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists , pp. 7 - 11Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023