5 Questions
Which event triggers the docking of synaptic vesicles onto the active zones?
Influx of calcium
What happens after neurotransmitter release at the synapse?
Endocytosis of neurotransmitters
What determines whether a neurotransmitter is excitatory or inhibitory?
The type of receptor it binds to
What other function can neurotransmitters have besides being excitatory or inhibitory?
They can function as neuromodulators
What causes voltage gated Ca++ channels to open at the terminal portion of the neuronal membrane?
Depolarization of the neuronal membrane
Test your knowledge on the process of neurotransmitter release and its role in neuronal communication. Learn about the opening of voltage gated Ca++ channels, docking of synaptic vesicles, neurotransmitter release, and more. Explore the distinction between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters.
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