Pre-synaptic release of neurons

Question 1

What is the structure that is designed to facilitate both transmission and receipt of information between neurons?

Answer 1

Synapse

Question 2

A ____ neuron will transmit information, that is received by a post-synaptic neuron

Answer 2

presynaptic

Question 3

A _____ neuron receives information that is transmitted by a presynaptic neuron

Answer 3

Post-synaptic neuron

Question 4

What kind of synapse utilizes gap junctions to transfer an ionic charge from one neuron to the next?

Answer 4

Electrical Synapse

Question 5

What kind of synapse has direct connection between neuron but relies on the movement of neurotransmitter filled vesicle to transfer information to the next neuron?

Answer 5

Chemical synapse

Question 6

Neurotransmitters trigger a response by binding to what?

Answer 6

Post-synaptic receptors

Question 7

What is an inter-membrane structure that enables direct “electrical” communication between adjacent cells

Answer 7

Gap Junctions

Question 8

Each cell contributes 1/2 of the gap junction channel called what?

Answer 8

Connexon

Question 9

Connexons between cells are connected via what?

Answer 9

Hemophilia interactions

Question 10

_____ are identical protein subunits that compose connexons and are arranged hexagonally around a central pore

Answer 10

Connexins

Question 11

What triggers the connexins to undergo a conformational change to allow the transfer of signals.

Answer 11

Voltage
PH
Ionic concentration