Learn about the structure, function, and importance of electrical synapses and myelin in the nervous system in this 15-minute educational video from NPTEL-NOC IITM. Explore how electrical synapses differ from chemical synapses, allowing for direct ion flow between neurons, and discover the critical role of myelin sheaths in insulating axons and enabling saltatory conduction for faster signal transmission in the nervous system.
Overview
Syllabus
The Electrical Synapse and Myelin
Taught by
NPTEL-NOC IITM
