synaptic transmission Flashcards
lec 10
1
Q
The process of transmitting a signal from a motor nerve to a skeletal muscle and cause it to contract is called?
A
neuromuscular transmission
2
Q
The motor nerves release acetylcholine that activates nicotinic cholinergic receptors to depolarize
the muscle membrane. The depolarisation is known as:
A
end plate potential
3
Q
Other than acetylcholine, neuromuscular transmission can also be blocked by what drug that binds to the nicotine receptors?
A
curare
4
Q
The end plate potential triggers action potential in the muscle membrane that cause contraction of muscle. This is called:
A
excitation-contraction coupling
