The process of synaptic transmission Flashcards
1
Q
what is synaptic transmission?
A
The process where neighbouring neuron’s communicate by sending messages across the synapse that separates them
2
Q
1st step
A
Information passed down the axon as action potential
3
Q
2nd step
A
Action potential reaches end of axon, it needs to be transferred to another neuron by crossing the synaptic gap