Nerve synapse, artwork F006 / 7090
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Nerve synapse, artwork F006 / 7090
Nerve synapse. Computer artwork of a junction, or synapse, between two nerve cells (neurons, blue). As the electrical signal reaches the presynaptic end of a neuron it triggers the release of neurotransmitters across the gap, or synaptic cleft, between the two cells. The neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane, changing the membranes excitability and triggering an electrical impulse. A network of neurons is in the background. Each neuron consists of a central cell body with many dendrites branching from it
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This photo print, titled "Nerve Synapse" takes us deep into the intricate world of our nervous system. Created through computer artwork, it showcases a junction between two nerve cells, known as neurons. The mesmerizing blue hue represents these vital components of our body. As an electrical signal reaches the presynaptic end of a neuron, an extraordinary process unfolds. It triggers the release of neurotransmitters across the synaptic cleft – a minuscule gap between the two cells. This awe-inspiring moment is frozen in time within this image. The neurotransmitters released during this exchange bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane, altering its excitability and igniting an electrical impulse. This remarkable chain reaction lies at the heart of how information is transmitted throughout our nervous system. Intricately woven in black background detail, we can observe a network of neurons stretching outwards like delicate branches from each central cell body. These dendrites play a crucial role in receiving signals from other neurons and relaying them to their respective cell bodies. Within this single snapshot lies an entire universe dedicated to understanding how our brains function and communicate with every part of our being. From serotonin to synapses, this artwork encapsulates both beauty and complexity while shedding light on one of science's most fascinating subjects: neurology.
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