Neuronal responses are the reactions or behaviors exhibited by neurons (nerve cells) when they receive and transmit electrical signals within the brain and nervous system.
Related terms
Neurotransmitters: Chemical substances released by neurons that allow them to communicate with each other.
Action Potential: A rapid change in voltage across a neuron's membrane that allows it to transmit an electrical signal.
Synapse: The junction between two neurons where communication occurs through chemical neurotransmitters.