Psychology Glossary 153

Resting Potential: The polarization of cellular fluid within a neuron, which provides the capability to produce an action potential.

静息电位：神经元内细胞液的极化，提供产生动作电位的能力。

Reticular Formation: The region of the brain stem that alerts the cerebral cortex to incoming sensory signals and is responsible for maintaining consciousness and awakening from sleep.

网状结构：脑干的一个区域，向大脑皮层发出传入的感觉信号，并负责保持意识和从睡眠中醒来。

Retina: The layer at the back of the eye that contains photoreceptors and converts light energy to neutral responses.

视网膜：眼球壁最内一层的薄膜，由视觉细胞构成，接受光线刺激并将其变为神经冲动。