Neurotransmitters

Question 1

are substances which neurons use to communicate with one another and with their target tissues in the process of synaptic transmission (neurotransmission).

Answer 1

NEUROTRANSMITTERS

Question 2

There are more than __ neurotransmitters in the human nervous system.

Answer 2

40

Question 3

Neurons communicate with their target tissues at synapses into which they release chemical substances called

Answer 3

neurotransmitters

Question 4

As this communication is mediated with chemical substances, the process is called

Answer 4

chemical neurotransmission

Question 5

As this communication is mediated with chemical substances, the process is called chemical neurotransmission and happens within?

Answer 5

chemical synapses.

Question 6

membrane of the terminal bouton (axon ending) of the presynaptic nerve fiber

Answer 6

Presynaptic membrane

Question 7

membrane of the target cell

Answer 7

Postsynaptic membrane

Question 8

a gap between the presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes

Answer 8

Synaptic cleft

Question 9

Neurotransmitters can be classified as ?

Answer 9

Excitatory neurotransmitters and inhibitory neurotransmitters

Question 10

a neurotransmitters that function to activate receptors on the postsynaptic membrane and enhance the effects of the action potential,

Answer 10

Excitatory neurotransmitters

Question 11

a neurotransmitters that function to prevent an action potential.

Answer 11

inhibitory neurotransmitters