Curated Video
015 Saltatory Conduction
In this video, I look at Saltatory conduction and explore how it is responsible for moving the action potential quickly along the axon and down to the axon terminals. See how the Myelin Sheaths influence the speed of propagation.
Neuro Transmissions
What Are Oligodendrocites?
Oligodendrocytes are overwhelming! Join Alie Astrocyte as she explains why the glial cell known as the oligodendrocyte is so important, and why myelin sheaths matter.
Curated OER
Nervous System A and P Part 1
A British speaker lectures on the parts of the nervous system. He writes the names on large paper as well so that viewers can follow along. He draws a neuron, explaining all its parts. The video cuts off after the nodes of Ranvier are...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Anatomy of a Neuron
The anatomy of a neuron is explained. [6:13]