JCU Anatomy 3

What is the name of the small space between two neurons?

A polarized neuron has a positive charge that is located in the _______ region.

• ICF

• ECF

Answer explanation

A polarized neuron has a positive charge that is located in the ECF (extracellular fluid) region.

After a neuron depolarizes, it must undergo _____ to return the neuron to its polarized state.

What are the three major parts of a neuron, (separate with comma)?

Name a neurotransmitter and the enzyme that breaks down that neurotransmitter.

What is the ion that is involved in causing the presynaptic vessel to release the neurotransmitter?

The process whereby the positive ions are entering the neuron is called _____.

What initially causes the positive ions to begin entering the neuron?

Upon release, neurotransmitters will stimulate what portion of the next neuron?

An impulse cannot get across the synapse from the dendrite end because dendrites do not release ________.