Chemical Synapse

Amongst the neuro-transmitter substances, Acitylcholine is there which is secreted in the synaptic region of axons and muscle-fibres since there is no phyiscal gap between them. Their main function is to pass the stimulation to the nerve fi... Read More »

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Why transmission at chemical synapses is unidirectional and why i...

ok why is it uni directional. because there are only the receptors for the neurotransmitter on the receiving dendrites and not on the terminating bud. this means that the sodium can only be absorbed into the next nerve cell/brain cell in th... Read More »

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What is the difference between an electrical synapse and a chemic...

Chemical synapses are much slower to react to stimuli. However chemical synapses transmit a signal with constant strength or even a signal that get stronger. This is called "gain." Electrical synapses are faster but have no "gain," the sign... Read More »

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What are The correct sequence of chemical events at a synapse is?

1. The nueron synthasizes chemicals that serve as neurotransmitters. Smaller NT's in axon terminals, larger ones (Peptides) in cell body. Synthasizes chemicals it needs from substances provided by diet. 2. The nueron transports the peptide ... Read More »

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Who showed that communication across the synapse was a chemical p...

Otto Loewi. Read More »

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