Neural firing process

Definition

The neural firing process refers to the transmission of electrical signals (action potentials) between neurons in the brain and nervous system. Neurons communicate with each other through this electrochemical process, allowing information to be transmitted throughout the body.

Related terms

Synapse:

The small gap between two neurons where communication occurs through chemical neurotransmitters.

Action potential: A brief electrical impulse that travels along an axon, resulting in neural communication.

Resting potential: The stable negative charge (-70 millivolts) inside a neuron when it is not sending a signal.