Glossary

Here you will find all the key concepts and notions of neuroscience. An essential resource for those who would like to better understand the brain and how it works!

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Ionic channel: A small pore composed of a protein located on the cell surface that allows ions such as sodium, potassium or calcium to pass through.

Occipital lobe :: The brain lobe at the back of the skull.
Olfactory helium :: The most superficial layer of cells in the nasal cavity.
Oligodendrocyte :: Brain cell which produces the myelin surrounding the axons of neurons.
Oxytocin :: Neuropeptide secreted by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.