Lecture 4- Neurotransmission & Nerve Conduction Flashcards
1
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What is nerve conduction?
A
The movement of nerve impulses down neurons. Sometimes called propagation of nerve impulses
2
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What is neurotransmission
A
Transmission of nerve impulses across a synapse
3
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Synapse definition
A
Site of transmission for electric-impulses between 2 nerve cells (neurons)