Chemical Signals Flashcards
1
Q
what can one neuron transmit info to
A
another neuron, a muscle or gland cell
2
Q
How is info transmitted from a neuron to somewhere else
A
By released chemicals called NTs
3
Q
What is the site of chemical interplay known as
A
the synapse
4
Q
where is a synaptic bulb found
A
at the end of an axon terminal
5
Q
what is the synaptic bulb next/near ro
A
another cell, a neuron, muscle fibre or gland cell
6
Q
what is transduction
A
the conversion of an electrical signal into a chemical signal
7
Q
where is the site of transduction
A
where the synaptic bulb is nearby another cell, neuron, muscle fibre or gland cell
