Asked by Nicholas Fiorentino on Apr 29, 2024
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The figure is a process figure of the chemical synapse. What does "E" represent?
A) Postsynaptic membrane
B) Synaptic cleft
C) Synaptic vesicle
D) Voltage-gated Ca2+ channel
E) Presynaptic terminal
Voltage-Gated Channel
A type of ion channel that opens or closes in response to changes in membrane potential, critical for nerve impulse transmission.
Chemical Synapse
A junction between two nerve cells, where neurotransmitters are used to relay signals.
Presynaptic Terminal
The end part of a nerve fiber that releases neurotransmitters to transmit nerve signals to another neuron across a synapse.
- Familiarize oneself with the organization and functionality of chemical synapses.
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AA
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the organization and functionality of chemical synapses.