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| − | A '''synapse''' is a specialized structure elaborated by [[neuron]]s that allows for the propagation of information within the [[nervous system]] and from the nervous system to target tissues. The adult [[Human]] [[brain]] has as many as 0.25 quadrillion synapses that utilize a variety of [[neurotransmitter]]s, including [[glutamate]], [[acetylcholine]], and [[serotonin]]. Synapses serve to translate the ionic current propagated by axons into a chemical message that can cross from one neuron to another, thereby initiating another propagated ionic current. Information is encoded in the coordinated activity of multiple synapses and in the firing frequency of any given synapse. The integration of multiple synaptic inputs by a target neuron generates the complex input-output computations that underlie consciousness. |
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| + | A '''synapse''' is a specialized structure elaborated by [[neuron]]s that allows for the propagation of information within the [[nervous system]] and from the nervous system to target tissues. |
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| − | The [[positronic brain]] invented by [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Noonian Soong]] imitates the [[biology|biological]] synaptic connectivity of the [[humanoid]] [[brain]] by forming a massively complex [[AI|artificial neural network]]. {{incite}} |
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| + | The officially recorded cause of [[death]] of [[Natasha Yar]] was heavy synaptic damage caused by [[Armus]] on [[Vagra II]]. ({{TNG|Skin of Evil}}) |
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A side-effect of the [[Ktarian game]] was very high synaptic activity. ({{TNG|The Game}}) |
A side-effect of the [[Ktarian game]] was very high synaptic activity. ({{TNG|The Game}}) |
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| − | After [[Deanna Troi]], [[Miles O'Brien]] and [[Data]] were taken over my [[Ux-Mal]] criminals, the [[biofilter]] scans showed that their [[nervous system]]s were generating high levels of synaptic and [[anionic energy]]. ({{TNG|Power Play}}) |
+ | After [[Deanna Troi]], [[Miles O'Brien]], and [[Data]] were taken over my [[Ux-Mal]] criminals, the [[biofilter]] scans showed that their [[nervous system]]s were generating high levels of synaptic and [[anionic energy]]. ({{TNG|Power Play}}) |
When it was attempted to free [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] from the influence of the [[Kataan probe]], his synaptic responses were failing as a consequence of the interfering. ({{TNG|The Inner Light}}) |
When it was attempted to free [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] from the influence of the [[Kataan probe]], his synaptic responses were failing as a consequence of the interfering. ({{TNG|The Inner Light}}) |
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In [[2375]], [[Julian Bashir]] managed to grow new synapses in [[Sarina Douglas]]' [[thalamus]], reversing the defects created by [[genetic engineering]]. ({{DS9|Chrysalis}}) |
In [[2375]], [[Julian Bashir]] managed to grow new synapses in [[Sarina Douglas]]' [[thalamus]], reversing the defects created by [[genetic engineering]]. ({{DS9|Chrysalis}}) |
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Revision as of 22:59, 15 November 2015
A synapse is a specialized structure elaborated by neurons that allows for the propagation of information within the nervous system and from the nervous system to target tissues.
Doctor Richard Daystrom impressed his own synaptic "engrams" (patterns of synaptic connection hypothesized to encode memory) onto the circuits of the M-5 computer and compared the computer's electronic relays to synapses. (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
The officially recorded cause of death of Natasha Yar was heavy synaptic damage caused by Armus on Vagra II. (TNG: "Skin of Evil")
A side-effect of the Ktarian game was very high synaptic activity. (TNG: "The Game")
After Deanna Troi, Miles O'Brien, and Data were taken over my Ux-Mal criminals, the biofilter scans showed that their nervous systems were generating high levels of synaptic and anionic energy. (TNG: "Power Play")
When it was attempted to free Captain Jean-Luc Picard from the influence of the Kataan probe, his synaptic responses were failing as a consequence of the interfering. (TNG: "The Inner Light")
In 2375, Julian Bashir managed to grow new synapses in Sarina Douglas' thalamus, reversing the defects created by genetic engineering. (DS9: "Chrysalis")