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Neurons and Synapses Flashcards

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Ionotropic Post Synaptic Receptors

Three examples

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Depolarise postsynaptic junction

Eg glutamatergic, GABAergic (GABAa), nicotinic

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Metabotropic Post Synaptic Receptors

Two examples

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2nd messenger mediated

GPCR’s

Eg glutamatergic, muscarinic

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Excitatory Post-Synaptic Potential (EPSP)

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Occurs when depolarisation increases the excitability of a neuron

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Inhibitory Post-Synaptic Potential (IPSP)

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Occurs when hyperpolarisation decreases the excitability of a neuron

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