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Which component is essential for neurotransmitter release at axon terminals?
Which component is essential for neurotransmitter release at axon terminals?
- Potassium ions
- Sodium ions
- Calcium ions (correct)
- Chloride ions
What process describes the return of neurotransmitters to the presynaptic neuron?
What process describes the return of neurotransmitters to the presynaptic neuron?
- Segregation
- Reuptake (correct)
- Degradation
- Release
Which pathway is involved in the conversion of glucose to glucose 6 phosphate?
Which pathway is involved in the conversion of glucose to glucose 6 phosphate?
- Fermentation
- Glycolysis (correct)
- Gluconeogenesis
- Glycogenolysis
What effect do ligands have on cells?
What effect do ligands have on cells?
Which neurophysiological state occurs during an action potential?
Which neurophysiological state occurs during an action potential?
Which chemical is involved in the breakdown of amino acids?
Which chemical is involved in the breakdown of amino acids?
What role do G proteins play in cellular signaling?
What role do G proteins play in cellular signaling?
What physiological response is associated with the crisis of 'fight or flight'?
What physiological response is associated with the crisis of 'fight or flight'?
What type of junctions facilitates communication between adjacent cells?
What type of junctions facilitates communication between adjacent cells?
What process involves the depolarization of a neuron?
What process involves the depolarization of a neuron?
Which molecule is primarily reabsorbed into the presynaptic neuron?
Which molecule is primarily reabsorbed into the presynaptic neuron?
Which enzyme is involved in the conversion of glucose 6 phosphate?
Which enzyme is involved in the conversion of glucose 6 phosphate?
What is a characteristic of motor neurons?
What is a characteristic of motor neurons?
What role does exocytosis play in neuronal function?
What role does exocytosis play in neuronal function?
What happens to the cell during the fight or flight response?
What happens to the cell during the fight or flight response?
Which of the following describes the function of ligands in cell signaling?
Which of the following describes the function of ligands in cell signaling?
What is the significance of G proteins in cellular processes?
What is the significance of G proteins in cellular processes?
What is a function of glucose 6 phosphate in metabolic processes?
What is a function of glucose 6 phosphate in metabolic processes?
Flashcards
Intercellular junctions
Intercellular junctions
Junctions that connect adjacent cells, enabling communication and coordination between them.
CO2 Channel
CO2 Channel
A channel that allows the passage of carbon dioxide molecules across cell membranes.
Neurotransmitter
Neurotransmitter
A chemical messenger released from a neuron that transmits signals to other neurons, muscles, or glands.
Receptor
Receptor
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Passive Transport
Passive Transport
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Autocrine Signaling
Autocrine Signaling
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G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR)
G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR)
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Paracrine Signaling
Paracrine Signaling
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