How brain chemicals drive our most intense physical reactions
In short: Ever wondered what actually happens in your body when fear takes over? This video explores the fundamental chemistry of the nervous system, tracing how neurons and neurotransmitters trigger our survival instincts.
The video examines the basic building blocks of the brain and nervous system: the neuron. It breaks down the complex chemical signaling process by distinguishing between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters and explains how these signals move through our biology.
Beyond individual cells, the presentation explores the interplay between the nervous system and the endocrine system, specifically looking at how glands and hormones work in tandem to regulate our physical responses.
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