fuckyeahneuroscience:

Neurons: Animated Cellular and Molecular Concepts

This is a really great illustrated (free!) online textbook of sorts that describes the basic neuron, from its anatomy to ion channels and neurotransmitter activity. The 8 chapters listed are:

• Anatomy of a Neuron
• Axonal Transport
• Ions and Ion Channels
• Resting Membrane Potential
• Action Potential
• Neurotransmitter Release
• Postsynaptic Mechanisms
• Removal of Neurotransmitter

Each section has illustrations and diagrams to help supplement your studies! Whether you want to start your foundation in neuroscience or give it a small refresher, definitely bookmark this resource.

(via section5)