Hereditary neuropathies are diseases of the peripheral nerves that are genetically passed from parent to child. The most common of these is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1. It is characterized by weakness in the legs and, to a lesser degree, the arms -- symptoms that usually appear between mid-childhood and age 30.
1 Chlorine ions are colored yellow in the VRML model. 2  Sodium (Na +) and potassium (K +) are positive ions. 3  They are found on both sides of the membrane. 4  Na + ions are in greater concentration outside the neuron whereas K + ions are more concentrated inside the neuron. 5  Na + ions are colored pink in the VRML model.
The charged particles located inside and outside of the neuron are called The state of the neuron when not firing a neural impulse is known as the resting potential refers to the fact that a neuron either fires completely or does not fire at all. Are sack-like structures found inside the synaptic knob containing chemicals. Are chemicals found in the synaptic vesicles which, when released, have an effect on the next cell.