nervous system Flashcards
1
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neurotransmitters
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a chemical substance produced by a neuron that carries a message to other neurons
2
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synapse
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gap between neurons
3
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transmission
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the transmission of neural messages occurs in the terminal button through the release of neurotransmitters
4
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GABA
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a major inhibitory neurotransmitter - calm/slow neural transmission - reduces anxiety
5
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electrochemical energy
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any conversion between chemical energy and electrical energy
6
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communication within neurons
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electrical energy is used when a neuron communicates with itself
7
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communication between neurons
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chemical energy is produced when communicating between neurons as it primarily involves neurotransmitters
