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Axon Pathfinding and Synapses - February 20

EVENT: 
Introduction to Neuroscience | For Registered Students
Who Should Attend: 
High School Students
Introduction to Neuroscience

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Suggested Reading

Lesson Objectives

  • Understanding what an axon is.
  • How axons get from point A to point B: understanding axon growth.
  • Understanding synaptic connectivity: how axons allow neurons to communicate with each other.
  • Synaptic elimination – use them or lose them.
  • What happens when things go wrong – discussing how disruptions in axon function can contribute to diseases and injury.

About Introduction to Neuroscience

Burke Neurological Institute, in White Plains, is offering an Introduction to Neuroscience course for interested High School students. 

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When

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 6:15pm to 7:45pm

Where

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