Study the events that happen at the synapse (arrival of action potential, fusion of synaptic vesicles, release of neurotransmitter, binding of neurotransmitter to ion channels). Be prepared to describe these events in short answer questions, study the figure of the synapse.
Study the events that happen at the synapse (arrival of action potential, fusion of synaptic vesicles, release of neurotransmitter, binding of neurotransmitter to ion channels). Be prepared to describe these events in short answer questions, study the figure of the synapse.
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11.Norepinephrine is the neurotransmitter released in the synaptic cleft of the neuromuscular junction.
True
False
9. Choose the chemical below that allows transmission of a nerve impulse from one neuron across a synapse to another neuron.
| Sodium | ||
| Chloride ion | ||
| Neurotransmitter | ||
| Pottasium |
5. When thinking about an action potential, which of the following describes what is happening?
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| The membrane potential changes really fast. | ||
| It is part of the process of how a nerve cell passes information. | ||
| It is generated as a result of voltage-gated ion channels opening. |
From the following list, select all options that are correctwith respect to the synapse.
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