synaptic integration

Synaptic integration is the process by which the brain's neurons combine signals from multiple other neurons to decide whether to send an electrical message. When neurons connect, they send chemical or electrical signals called synapses. Each synapse adds or subtracts from the receiving neuron's electrical charge. If the combined inputs reach a certain threshold, the neuron "fires," sending its own signal onward. This process allows neurons to process complex information by integrating numerous signals, which underpins all brain functions like thinking, sensing, and decision-making.