Neurotransmission

Question 1

Changes in membrane potential due to Ion entry/ exit following neurotransmitter binding onto recepters

Answer 1

Postsynaptic potential

Question 2

Type of post synaptic potential that causes depolarization

Answer 2

Excitatory post synaptic potential

Question 3

Type of post synaptic potential that causes hyperpolarization

Answer 3

Inhibitory post synaptic potential

Question 4

Part of neuron that activates intracellar signals

Answer 4

Receptor

Question 5

Type of receptor that has faster latency and shorter duration

Answer 5

Ionic recepter

Question 6

Type of receptor that has slower latency and longer duration

Answer 6

Metabotropic recepter

Question 7

Part that connects two neurons, allowing for direct flow of ions (electrical synapse)

Answer 7

Gap junction