Communication Between Neurons

Question 1

Synapse

Answer 1

Junction between two communicating neurons

Question 2

Nerve Patherway

Answer 2

Nerve impulse travels from neuron to neuron
Dendrite, Cell body, Axon, Synapse, Dendrite

Question 3

Neurotransmitters

Answer 3

To complete the signal a neurotransmitter is released at the gap to signal the next neuron
Receptors on dendrite receive the chemical message

Question 4

Excitatory

Answer 4

Increase membrane permeability, increases chance for threshold to be achieived

Question 5

Inhibitory

Answer 5

Decrease membrane permeability, decrease chance for threshold to be achieved

Question 6

Acetylcholine

Answer 6

Stimulated Muscle Contraction

Question 7

Dopamine

Answer 7

Mood, Happiness

Question 8

Serotonin

Answer 8

Sleepiness and mood

Question 9

Endorphins

Answer 9

Pain reduction, mood

Question 10

Agonists

Answer 10

Molecule that has the same effect on the post synaptic neuron as the neurotransmitter itself does

Question 11

Antagonists

Answer 11

Molecule that blocks the effect that the neurotransmitter normally has on the post synaptic neuron