Information Exchange

Question 0

Process of information exchange

Answer 0

The axon terminal’s and the presynaptic neuron are stimulated. The terminals contain synaptic vesicles, which empty neurotransmitters into the synapse between the neurons. Neurotransmitters activate the postsynaptic neuron, changing it’s voltage. Once the excitation of threshold is reached, the action potential begins, and a neuron fires.

Question 1

Nerve impulses

Answer 1

Neurons communicate by receiving and transmitting these impulses.

Question 2

Synapse

Answer 2

The small gap between neurons where information is exchanged.

Question 3

Synaptic vesicles

Answer 3

Places where neurotransmitters are stored until release into the synapse.

Question 4

Neurotransmitters

Answer 4

Chemicals that stimulate your own so they can communicate.

Question 5

Excitatory neurotransmitter

Answer 5

Make neurons more likely to fire.

Question 6

Inhibitory neurotransmitter

Answer 6

Make neurons less likely to fire.

Question 7

Excitation threshold

Answer 7

The voltage difference necessary to destabilize a neuron, causing an action potential to occur.

Question 8

Action potential

Answer 8

The brief change and electrical charge the destabilize is a neuron. The action potential stimulates the axon terminal, restarting the process.