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What is the main function of synapses?
What is the main function of synapses?
- Waste elimination
- Cell division
- Energy production
- Impulse transmission (correct)
Which type of synapse is between the axon of pre-synaptic neuron and the cell body of the post-synaptic neuron?
Which type of synapse is between the axon of pre-synaptic neuron and the cell body of the post-synaptic neuron?
- Dendrosomatic synapse
- Axosomatic synapse (correct)
- Axodendritic synapse
- Axoaxonic synapse
In most synapses between nerve cells, which type is commonly found?
In most synapses between nerve cells, which type is commonly found?
- Axosomatic synapses
- Axoendocrine synapses
- Axoaxonic synapses
- Axodendritic synapses (correct)
Where do axoaxonic synapses occur in the nervous system?
Where do axoaxonic synapses occur in the nervous system?
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How are synapses divided depending on the mechanism of impulse transmission?
How are synapses divided depending on the mechanism of impulse transmission?
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Study Notes
Synapse Functions and Types
- The main function of synapses is to transmit information from one neuron to another.
Synapse Classification
- Axosomatic synapses occur between the axon of a pre-synaptic neuron and the cell body of a post-synaptic neuron.
Common Synapse Types
- In most synapses between nerve cells, axodendritic synapses are commonly found.
Axoaxonic Synapses Location
- Axoaxonic synapses occur in the nervous system, specifically where the axon of one neuron terminates on the axon of another neuron.
Synapse Classification by Transmission Mechanism
- Synapses are divided into two categories based on the mechanism of impulse transmission: electrical synapses and chemical synapses.
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