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A+P Ch8 Flashcards

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Synapse

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Functional association of a neuron

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What two types of Synapses are in the Nervous System?

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Electrical Synapse and Chemical Synapse

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What is an Electrical Synapse?

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Operate by allowing electrical signals to be transmitted from one neuron to another through gap junctions.

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What is a Chemical Synapse?

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Operate through the release of neurotransmitters that activate signal transduction mechanisms in the target cell.

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