ALPHABETICAL BRAIN™ VOCABULARY DETAILS ABOUT A NEURON NUCLEUS Brain Flash Card #5/April 12, 2016 WHAT IS THE NUCLEUS OF A NEURON AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT? BRAIN SCIENCE FACTS What is the purpose and function of the nucleus inside a typical neuron? The nucleus of a neuron is the source of a neuron's action potential spike (biochemical signal) that is sent down a neuron's filament to cross a synaptic gap when it is activated by your new experiences or habits. It is helpful to simplify the most complex three pounds of matter in the universe (your brain) by integrating the idea of the nucleus of a neuron inside your neurons with the overall concept of the global connectivity of your brain's structures and their functions. You can explore how the brain idea of the nucleus of a neuron relates to the new brain idea of your brain's global connectivity by momentarily focusing your attention on the following circular symbol and the #5 red arrow: See #5 = Nucleus of a Neuron Brain Idea THIS SYMBOL REPRESENTS A SIMPLIFIED HOLISTIC VIEW OF THE GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY NECESSARY FOR HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS This circular symbol was created to convey a powerful visual image of the previously unimaginable coalescence of the many diverse and interactive physical brain structures that form the wonderful new idea of your self-manifesting holistic brain. The symbol of 14 red arrows pointing toward the circle of human consciousness, depicts an entity (a conscious living human brain) made up of many parts with a sum total of meaning that is greater than all of its separate parts. Each of the 15 primary brain ideas in the image, which are emphasized on this website, can converge and merge in your mind to produce the mental force (brainpower) that can empower you to stand up for your self-beliefs. The action potential spikes generated by the nucleus of each of your neurons causes neurons to connect with each other and also activates your muscles, organs, glands, and cognitive (thinking) capacities. Therefore, it is very important to understand the inner microscopic workings of the nucleus of each neuron, which produces action potential spikes and contains your DNA. The elementary and fundamental function of the nucleus of your neurons is that it is the ultimate building block of human consciousness and free will! NOTE: See also neurons #2, dendrites #3. axons #4, glial cells #6, potentiation #7, synapses #8, connectome #9, plasticity #10; cerebral cortex #11. Printable PDF Form DETAILS ABOUT THE NUCLEUS OF A NEURON (for your own editing and memory consolidation) RECOMMENDATION: Print this PDF version and read it. Underline or highlight with colors the most important new brain ideas to save them in your long-term memory. Then read your mashup of these ideas in a few hours and then in a few days to take advantage of the spaced-repetition method of learning. instantly go to: FACT FINDER LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT NUCLEUS #5 or instantly return to: NUCLEUS: BRAIN FLASH CARD #5 or instantly return to: ALPHABETICAL BRAIN™ VOCABULARY INDEX produced by Infinite Interactive Ideas™