9 Questions
What is the characteristic of an axoaxonic synapse?
An axon terminates on another axon
What type of synapses are more common in the central nervous system?
Chemical synapses
What is the characteristic of electrical synapses?
They involve the close proximity of pre- and post-synaptic neurons
What is the characteristic of an axosomatic synapse?
An axon terminates on the soma of another neuron
Which neurotransmitter is involved in movement, cognition, and autonomic control?
Acetylcholine
Which of the following is not a type of neurotransmitter?
Lipid transmitters
Which of the following is not associated with the activity of acetylcholine?
Parkinson's disease
Which of the following is not a small molecule transmitter?
Opioids
Which of the following is not a function of glutamate?
Involvement in muscle contraction
Test your knowledge on synapses and their classification based on anatomical and functional properties. Learn about axoaxonic, axondendritic, and axosomatic synapses, as well as the difference between electrical and chemical synapses.
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