Synapes Ch 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Specialized gap between neurons that communicate by chemicals
A
Synapse
2
Q
Sherrington studied reflexes what about Cajal
A
The nervous system is separate cells
3
Q
Temporal summation
A
Summation over time , stimulus cumulative effect
4
Q
Excitatory Postsynaptic potential
A
Flow sodium in the neuron if threshold not reached the depolarization decays quickly
5
Q
Spatial summation
A
Summation over space , separate locations combine effects on neuron
6
Q
Inhibitory postsynaptic potential
A
Occurs to open gates for potassium ions to leave the cell or for chloride to enter
7
Q
During EpsP sodium gates open and during IPSP ..
A
Potassium or chloride open