Computer Science Illuminated
Computer Science Illuminated
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781284155617
Author: Nell Dale, John Lewis
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 56E

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Neuron and its pathway:

  • A solitary cell, which is collectively available in the human brain to transfer the signals (chemical-based electrical signal), is known as a biological neuron.
  • A human brain consists of billions of neurons to pass the signals.
  • A series of connected neurons form a passage in the brain.
  • Based upon the state of neurons, the strength of the signal has been classified.
  • Neuron has two states, either excited or inhibited.
    • If a neuron is in an excited state, then it conducts a strong signal.
      • This leads to the formation of a strong pathway...

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