The Synapse Flashcards
1
Q
How does the synapse work? 1
A
Action potential travels down axon of neurone
2
Q
2
A
Action potential reaches axon terminals.
Ca2+ ion channels open
3
Q
3
A
Ca2+ ions diffuse into pre-synaptic bulb
4
Q
4
A
Ca+ ions bind to vesicles containing neurotransmitter vesicles move towards synapse
5
Q
6
A
Neurotransmitter diffuses across synaptic clef.
Binds to sodium channels on post synaptic membrane
6
Q
5
A
Vesicles fuse with membrane
Neurotransmitters released into synapse
7
Q
7
A
Sodium channels open Na+ diffuses in depolarisation
