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Which of the following is NOT a type of synapse?
Which of the following is NOT a type of synapse?
- Chemical synapse
- Electrical synapse
- Mechanical synapse (correct)
- None of the above
What is the width of the junctional area in a synapse?
What is the width of the junctional area in a synapse?
- 80-90 nm
- 30-50 nm (correct)
- 60-70 nm
- 10-20 nm
Which of the following is NOT considered an important chemical transmitter in the context of synapses?
Which of the following is NOT considered an important chemical transmitter in the context of synapses?
- Endorphins (correct)
- Serotonin
- Acetylcholine
- Dopamine
Where are electrical synapses primarily found?
Where are electrical synapses primarily found?
What is the membrane of the neuron that transmits impulses towards the synapse called?
What is the membrane of the neuron that transmits impulses towards the synapse called?
What is the main function of the chemical synapse?
What is the main function of the chemical synapse?
What is the name of the swelling at the presynaptic nerve ending?
What is the name of the swelling at the presynaptic nerve ending?
In which type of synapse does the presynaptic knob end around the dendrites of the post synaptic neuron?
In which type of synapse does the presynaptic knob end around the dendrites of the post synaptic neuron?
What is the function of the clear type of synaptic vesicles?
What is the function of the clear type of synaptic vesicles?
What happens when the action potential reaches the synaptic knob?
What happens when the action potential reaches the synaptic knob?
What is the result of the chemical transmitter moving to the receptors on the postsynaptic membrane?
What is the result of the chemical transmitter moving to the receptors on the postsynaptic membrane?
What determines if the post synaptic receptors cause excitation or inhibition in the post synaptic neuron?
What determines if the post synaptic receptors cause excitation or inhibition in the post synaptic neuron?
What causes excitatory post synaptic potential (EPSP)?
What causes excitatory post synaptic potential (EPSP)?
What is stored in the synaptic vesicles that belong to granular type?
What is stored in the synaptic vesicles that belong to granular type?
What is attached to specific release sites at the presynaptic membrane?
What is attached to specific release sites at the presynaptic membrane?
What causes one of the following: Opening of Na+ channels allowing Na+ influx?
What causes one of the following: Opening of Na+ channels allowing Na+ influx?
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