Lecture 2 - Synaptic Transmission, Classical Neurotransmitters And Neuropeptides

Question 1

Define synapse

Answer 1

Nerve junction

Question 2

Hormone which sends signals

Answer 2

Neurotransmitter

Question 3

Glycine and gaba are what type of neurotransmitter?

Answer 3

Amino acid

Question 4

Noradrenaline and acetylcholine (ACh) are what type of neurotransmitter?

Answer 4

Classical neurotransmitter

Question 5

TRH (3xamino acids) and Substance P(11x amino acids) are what type of neurotransmitter?

Answer 5

Neuropeptide

Question 6

Describe the synthesis, storage, synaptic interaction, degradation and repuptake of ACh at the neuromuscular junction (synapse)

Answer 6

1. Na+ and choline will be brought into the the neurone via the Na+ Choline channel

ACh is stored at the terminal bouton, the receptor organ or cells receives the classical neurotransmitter.