Virtual Science Fair

Group Information | Project Abstract
Nervous System | Neurons | Ion Channels | Action Potentials | Synapses
Purpose | Hypothesis
Results | Conclusion
Results | Conclusion
Results | Video 1 | Video 2 |Conclusion
Discussion | Credits

Synapse Formation and Influencing Factors

This is a branch of dendrites growing in culture, this perticular part of the neuron is more exposed to the outside environment than a growth cone, therefore the effects of alcohol are almost instant. The degeneration of the cell occurs so quickly that it is difficult to note.

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