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What is the term used to describe the functional connection between a neuron and a second cell?
What is the term used to describe the functional connection between a neuron and a second cell?
Synapse
In the Central Nervous System (CNS), what type of cell is the second cell connected to a neuron at a synapse?
In the Central Nervous System (CNS), what type of cell is the second cell connected to a neuron at a synapse?
Neuron
What are the three types of synapses based on the location of connection between neurons?
What are the three types of synapses based on the location of connection between neurons?
Axodendritic, Axosomatic, Axoaxonic
What term describes the event involving changes in Na+ and K+ diffusion leading to changes in membrane potential, known as nerve impulse?
What term describes the event involving changes in Na+ and K+ diffusion leading to changes in membrane potential, known as nerve impulse?
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What is the term for the release of neurotransmitter molecules from the presynaptic axon terminals?
What is the term for the release of neurotransmitter molecules from the presynaptic axon terminals?
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What is the specific receptor protein that neurotransmitters bind to on the postsynaptic membrane?
What is the specific receptor protein that neurotransmitters bind to on the postsynaptic membrane?
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What is the role of astrocytes in the CNS?
What is the role of astrocytes in the CNS?
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How are molecules within brain capillaries moved through the endothelial cells?
How are molecules within brain capillaries moved through the endothelial cells?
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What type of junctions join brain capillaries together?
What type of junctions join brain capillaries together?
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What is the event called when there is a flow of ions resulting in changes in membrane potential?
What is the event called when there is a flow of ions resulting in changes in membrane potential?
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What is the resting membrane potential (rmp) of neurons typically?
What is the resting membrane potential (rmp) of neurons typically?
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What process is seen as a line deflecting upward from the resting membrane potential?
What process is seen as a line deflecting upward from the resting membrane potential?
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What are the three main components of a neuron?
What are the three main components of a neuron?
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How are dendrites and axons commonly referred to?
How are dendrites and axons commonly referred to?
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What are the three main types of neurons based on function?
What are the three main types of neurons based on function?
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What are the two main types of neurons based on structure of their processes?
What are the two main types of neurons based on structure of their processes?
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What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
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What is the role of supporting cells in the nervous system?
What is the role of supporting cells in the nervous system?
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