Synaptic transmission

Synaptic transmission refers to process in which neurons communicate via __________

Each neuron is separated by a tiny gap called a __________

Which of the following statements is true?

• Signals within neurons are transmitted electrically while signals between neurons are transmitted chemically

• Signals within neurons are transmitted chemically while signals between neurons are transmitted electrically

The process of synaptic transmission begins when an __________ __________ reaches the axon terminal

Action potentials trigger _________ to fuse with the presynaptic cell membrane.

Vesicles are stored in the axon terminal of presynaptic neuron and contain __________

When neurotransmitters are released, they __________ across the synaptic gap.

Diffusion refers to when:

• Neurotransmitters move from areas of low concentration to areas of high concentration.

• Neurotransmitters move from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration

Which of the following statements about neurotransmitters is false?

• Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers

• Inhibitory neurotransmitters produce IPSPs

• Neurotransmitters have the ability to bind to any post synaptic receptor

• An example of an excitatory neurotransmitter is dopamine

• Neurotransmitters are stored in vesicles

__________ neurotransmitters produce EPSPs.