Chapter 38 Flashcards
1
Q
Presynaptic cell
A
Sends message by releasing neurotransmitters from vesicles
2
Q
Synaptic Cleft
A
Narrow space between cells
3
Q
Postsynaptic cells
A
Receive messages form neurotransmitters on its plasma membrane
4
Q
K+ levels highest:
A
Inside cell
5
Q
Na+ levels highest:
A
Outside cell
6
Q
Sensory neurons
A
Pick up stimuli from surroundings
7
Q
Interneurons
A
Recurve info from sensory neurons, other sources to send to motor neurons
8
Q
Motor neurons
A
Get info from sensory neurons, interneurons to send to effectors
9
Q
Effectors
A
Cells, tissues that change activities in response to neurons
10
Q
Synapse
A
Area where neuron communicates with nearby cell
