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在不同物种中都可观察到这种电特性的成熟过程。非洲爪蟾的钠和钾电流在神经元进入有丝分裂的最后时相后急剧增加。大鼠大脑皮层神经元的钠电流密度在刚出生的 2 周内增加 600% <ref name=":0" />。

在不同物种中都可观察到这种电特性的成熟过程。非洲爪蟾的钠和钾电流在神经元进入有丝分裂的最后时相后急剧增加。大鼠大脑皮层神经元的钠电流密度在刚出生的 2 周内增加 600% <ref name=":0" />。

==Neurotransmission神经传递==

==神经传递==

===Anatomy of a neuron 神经元的解剖学===

===神经元的解剖学===

有几类细胞可以产生动作电位，比如植物细胞、肌肉细胞和心脏中的特化细胞（在这些细胞中发生心脏动作电位）。然而，最主要的兴奋性细胞是神经元，其亦具有最简单的动作电位机制。

有几类细胞可以产生动作电位，比如植物细胞、肌肉细胞和心脏中的特化细胞（在这些细胞中发生心脏动作电位）。然而，最主要的兴奋性细胞是神经元，其亦具有最简单的动作电位机制。

Neurons are electrically excitable cells composed, in general, of one or more dendrites, a single [[soma (biology)|soma]], a single axon and one or more [[axon terminal]]s. Dendrites are cellular projections whose primary function is to receive synaptic signals. Their protrusions, known as [[dendritic spine]]s, are designed to capture the neurotransmitters released by the presynaptic neuron. They have a high concentration of [[ligand-gated ion channel]]s. These spines have a thin neck connecting a bulbous protrusion to the dendrite. This ensures that changes occurring inside the spine are less likely to affect the neighboring spines. The dendritic spine can, with rare exception （see [[Long-term potentiation#Properties|LTP]]）, act as an independent unit. The dendrites extend from the soma, which houses the [[Cell nucleus|nucleus]], and many of the "normal" [[eukaryote|eukaryotic]] organelles. Unlike the spines, the surface of the soma is populated by voltage activated ion channels. These channels help transmit the signals generated by the dendrites. Emerging out from the soma is the [[axon hillock]]. This region is characterized by having a very high concentration of voltage-activated sodium channels. In general, it is considered to be the spike initiation zone for action potentials, i.e. the [[trigger zone]]. Multiple signals generated at the spines, and transmitted by the soma all converge here. Immediately after the axon hillock is the axon. This is a thin tubular protrusion traveling away from the soma. The axon is insulated by a [[myelin]] sheath. Myelin is composed of either [[Schwann cells]] （in the peripheral nervous system） or [[oligodendrocytes]] （in the central nervous system）, both of which are types of [[glial cells]]. Although glial cells are not involved with the transmission of electrical signals, they communicate and provide important biochemical support to neurons. To be specific, myelin wraps multiple times around the axonal segment, forming a thick fatty layer that prevents ions from entering or escaping the axon. This insulation prevents significant signal decay as well as ensuring faster signal speed. This insulation, however, has the restriction that no channels can be present on the surface of the axon. There are, therefore, regularly spaced patches of membrane, which have no insulation. These [[nodes of Ranvier]] can be considered to be "mini axon hillocks", as their purpose is to boost the signal in order to prevent significant signal decay. At the furthest end, the axon loses its insulation and begins to branch into several [[axon terminal]]s. These presynaptic terminals, or synaptic boutons, are a specialized area within the axon of the presynaptic cell that contains [[neurotransmitters]] enclosed in small membrane-bound spheres called [[synaptic vesicle]]s.

神经元是电兴奋型细胞，一般包含一个或多个树突、一个胞体、一个轴突以及一个或多个轴突末梢。树突是细胞的突起，其主要功能是接收突触信号。突触上的突起被称为树突棘，用来捕获突触前神经元释放的神经递质。其上分布有高密度的配体门控离子通道。这些棘有一个细细的颈部，连接球状突起和树突。这确保树突棘内部发生的变化不太可能影响邻近的树突棘。树突棘除了极少数例外情况（见 LTP），可以作为一个独立的单位工作。树突从胞体延伸出来，胞体是细胞核和许多“正常”的真核细胞器的所在。与树突棘不同，胞体的表面布满了电压可激活的离子通道。这些通道帮助传输由树突产生的信号。从胞体延伸出来的是轴丘。这个区域的特征是有非常高浓度的电压激活钠离子通道。一般认为它是动作电位的起始区，或触发区。在树突棘处产生的多个信号，经胞体传输而汇聚于此。轴丘之后便是轴突。这是一个从胞体中延伸出来的细管状突起。轴突被髓鞘（myelin）绝缘。髓鞘由神经胶质细胞组成，在外周神经系统是施万细胞，在中央神经系统为少突胶质细胞。虽然神经胶质细胞不参与电信号的传递，但可以与神经元通讯和提供重要的生化支持。具体来说，髓鞘绕着轴突多重包裹，形成一层厚厚的脂肪层，阻止离子进入或逃离轴突。这种绝缘可以避免信号发生剧烈的衰减，并确保信号更快速地传播；但同时会限制轴突表面，使其没有离子通道。因此，在轴突上每隔一段就会有块不带绝缘层的膜片。这些郎飞结（nodes of Ranvier）可以被认为是“迷你轴丘”，因为其目的是增强信号，以避免明显的信号衰减。在最远端，轴突失去绝缘的髓鞘，并开始分支成几个轴突末梢。这些突触前末梢，或称突触结（synaptic bouton），是突触前细胞轴突内的一个特殊区域，其中包含神经递质，这些神经递质被包装在称为突触小泡的膜包裹的小球内。

===发生===

 

===Initiation===

Before considering the propagation of action potentials along [[axon]]s and their termination at the synaptic knobs, it is helpful to consider the methods by which action potentials can be initiated at the [[axon hillock]]. The basic requirement is that the membrane voltage at the hillock be raised above the threshold for firing. There are several ways in which this depolarization can occur.

Before considering the propagation of action potentials along [[axon]]s and their termination at the synaptic knobs, it is helpful to consider the methods by which action potentials can be initiated at the [[axon hillock]]. The basic requirement is that the membrane voltage at the hillock be raised above the threshold for firing. There are several ways in which this depolarization can occur.

[[Image:SynapseSchematic en.svg|thumb|right|300px|When an action potential arrives at the end of the pre-synaptic axon （top）, it causes the release of [[neurotransmitter]] molecules that open ion channels in the post-synaptic neuron （bottom）. The combined [[excitatory postsynaptic potential|excitatory]] and [[inhibitory postsynaptic potential]]s of such inputs can begin a new action potential in the post-synaptic neuron.

[[Image:SynapseSchematic en.svg|thumb|right|300px|When an action potential arrives at the end of the pre-synaptic axon （top）, it causes the release of [[neurotransmitter]] molecules that open ion channels in the post-synaptic neuron （bottom）. The combined [[excitatory postsynaptic potential|excitatory]] and [[inhibitory postsynaptic potential]]s of such inputs can begin a new action potential in the post-synaptic neuron.

当动作电位到达突触前轴突（上部）的末端时，它会导致神经递质分子的释放，这些分子打开突触后神经元中的离子通道（底部）。这些输入的兴奋性和抑制性突触后电位的组合可以在突触后神经元中开始新的动作电位。|链接=Special:FilePath/SynapseSchematic_en.svg]]

当动作电位到达突触前轴突（上部）的末端时，它会导致神经递质分子的释放，这些分子打开突触后神经元中的离子通道（底部）。这些输入的兴奋性和抑制性突触后电位的组合可以在突触后神经元中开始新的动作电位。|链接=Special:FilePath/SynapseSchematic_en.svg]]

===Dynamics===

===动力学===

Action potentials are most commonly initiated by [[excitatory postsynaptic potential]]s from a presynaptic neuron.{{sfnm|1a1=Bullock|1a2=Orkand|1a3=Grinnell|1y=1977|1pp=177–240|2a1=Schmidt-Nielsen|2y=1997|2pp=490-499|3a1=Stevens|3y=1966|3p=47–68}} Typically, [[neurotransmitter]] molecules are released by the [[synapse|presynaptic]] [[neuron]]. These neurotransmitters then bind to receptors on the postsynaptic cell. This binding opens various types of [[ion channel]]s. This opening has the further effect of changing the local permeability of the [[cell membrane]] and, thus, the membrane potential. If the binding increases the voltage （depolarizes the membrane）, the synapse is excitatory. If, however, the binding decreases the voltage （hyperpolarizes the membrane）, it is inhibitory. Whether the voltage is increased or decreased, the change propagates passively to nearby regions of the membrane （as described by the [[cable equation]] and its refinements）. Typically, the voltage stimulus decays exponentially with the distance from the synapse and with time from the binding of the neurotransmitter. Some fraction of an excitatory voltage may reach the [[axon hillock]] and may （in rare cases） depolarize the membrane enough to provoke a new action potential. More typically, the excitatory potentials from several synapses must [[spatial summation|work together]] at [[temporal summation|nearly the same time]] to provoke a new action potential. Their joint efforts can be thwarted, however, by the counteracting [[inhibitory postsynaptic potential]]s.

Action potentials are most commonly initiated by [[excitatory postsynaptic potential]]s from a presynaptic neuron.{{sfnm|1a1=Bullock|1a2=Orkand|1a3=Grinnell|1y=1977|1pp=177–240|2a1=Schmidt-Nielsen|2y=1997|2pp=490-499|3a1=Stevens|3y=1966|3p=47–68}} Typically, [[neurotransmitter]] molecules are released by the [[synapse|presynaptic]] [[neuron]]. These neurotransmitters then bind to receptors on the postsynaptic cell. This binding opens various types of [[ion channel]]s. This opening has the further effect of changing the local permeability of the [[cell membrane]] and, thus, the membrane potential. If the binding increases the voltage （depolarizes the membrane）, the synapse is excitatory. If, however, the binding decreases the voltage （hyperpolarizes the membrane）, it is inhibitory. Whether the voltage is increased or decreased, the change propagates passively to nearby regions of the membrane （as described by the [[cable equation]] and its refinements）. Typically, the voltage stimulus decays exponentially with the distance from the synapse and with time from the binding of the neurotransmitter. Some fraction of an excitatory voltage may reach the [[axon hillock]] and may （in rare cases） depolarize the membrane enough to provoke a new action potential. More typically, the excitatory potentials from several synapses must [[spatial summation|work together]] at [[temporal summation|nearly the same time]] to provoke a new action potential. Their joint efforts can be thwarted, however, by the counteracting [[inhibitory postsynaptic potential]]s.