Modes of Neurotransmission Flashcards
Types of neurotransmission:
neuromuscular
neuroendocrine
neuronal
post synaptic responses:
membrane potential
gene expression
biochemical cascades
non conventional neuron-neuron communication:
extra-synaptic transmission
non-synaptic transmission
how does non-synaptic neurotransmitter release differ from synaptic transmission
post synaptic cell not present
non-synaptic/volume transmission allows for the release of what chemicals?
neuropeptides and gases (NO)
types of synaptic receptors:
pre
post
extra
how is a physical connection established at electrical synapses?
gap junctions consisting of connexin units forming connexons
describe movement of ions via gap junctions
bidirectional
compare electrical and chemical synapses
electrical transmission faster
electrical transmission lacks gain
electrical transmission lacks diversity
what is meant by electrical transmission having a coupled potential?
post synaptic signal same size or smaller than pre-synaptic input
