Communication Flashcards
1
Q
In what two ways to neurons need to be able to conduct information
A
- from one end of a neuron to the other end
- across the minute space separating one neuron from another
2
Q
When information is being conducted from one end of a neuron to the other end, how is it accomplished
A
electrically via APs
3
Q
When information is conducted across the minute space separating one neuron from another, how is it accomplished?
A
Chemically via NTs
4
Q
How is information in APs not encoded
A
In AP size, since they’re all or none
5
Q
What does a bigger graded potential size result in
A
Higher frequency of APs released which results in more NTs being released
6
Q
What do weak stimuli result in
A
A small number of NT being released
7
Q
What does a strong stimuli result in
A
A larger number of NT being released
