This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Communication of neural signals across the synapse involves a. the opening of transmitter-gated ... (Read 42 times)

appyboo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Jun 22, 2018
Communication of neural signals across the synapse involves
 
  a. the opening of transmitter-gated channels in the axon terminal.
  b. voltage changes that open chloride channels in the presynaptic membrane.
  c. vesicles that take up transmitter molecules into the axon terminal.
  d. the binding of transmitter at postsynaptic receptors triggering membrane potentials.
  e. direct electrical contact of the pre- and post-synaptic membranes.

Question 2

Signals are carried across the synapse by
 
  a. direct electrical connections between the two cells.
  b. the secretion of transmitter molecules into the synapse.
  c. the transfer of ions from one cell to another.
  d. carrier molecules.
  e. the sodium-potassium pump.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

TheDev123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. the binding of transmitter at postsynaptic receptors triggering membrane potentials.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. the secretion of transmitter molecules into the synapse.


appyboo

  • Member
  • Posts: 527
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

sarah_brady415

  • Member
  • Posts: 328
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Did you know?

Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Functional MRI Scans These scans of human brains show localized average increases in neural activity Functional MRI Scans These scans of human brains show localized average increases in neural activity
Opening a Sterile Packet Opening a Sterile Packet
The Mulleta family of Ethiopia, described in the opening vignette. The Mulleta family of Ethiopia, described in the opening vignette.
Action Potentials: the Status of Na+ and K+ Voltage-Gated Channels Action Potentials: the Status of Na+ and K+ Voltage-Gated Channels
Neural folding Neural folding
Synapse Synapse
Video: Biological organic compounds

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library