Synaptic transmission

Question 1

Neurons consist of what 3 features:

Answer 1

Dendrites
Axon
Myelin sheath

Question 2

Function of dendrites

Answer 2

At one end of the neuron receives signals from the other neuron. connected to the cell body.

Question 3

Function of Axon

Answer 3

Carries impulse to axon terminal

Question 4

Function of Myelin sheath

Answer 4

Covers the axon, increases speed of transmission

Question 5

Synaptic gap

Answer 5

In-between the pre-synaptic nerve ending and the post synaptic nerve ending

Question 6

What are vesicles

Answer 6

Sacs at the end of the axon. They contain neurotransmitters that get transferred across the synaptic cleft

Question 7

Excitatory Neurotransmitter

Answer 7

“on switch”. Increase the chance that an excitatory signal is sent to the post-synaptic cell, which is then more likely to fire

Question 8

Inhibitory Neurotransmitter

Answer 8

Calming the body, including sleep and filtering out any unnecessary excitatory signals