5 Questions
What is the main function of synapses?
Impulse transmission
Which type of synapse is between the axon of pre-synaptic neuron and the cell body of the post-synaptic neuron?
Axosomatic synapse
In most synapses between nerve cells, which type is commonly found?
Axodendritic synapses
Where do axoaxonic synapses occur in the nervous system?
Between two axons
How are synapses divided depending on the mechanism of impulse transmission?
By the structure of the synapse
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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