Neural Communication and Neurotransmitters

Question 1

Neurons interact so closely that, even with a microscope, it is difficult to determine where one neuron ends and another begins.

Answer 1

Fun Fact!!

Question 2

-The junction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite of the receiving neuron.
-Synaptic gap (Less than one-millionth of an inch wide).

Answer 2

Synapse

Question 3

-Chemical messages that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons.
-Bind to receptor sites on receiving neurons.
-Influences whether receiving neuron will generate a neural impulse.

Answer 3

Neurotransmitters

Question 4

-“Morphine within”
-Natural opiate-like neurotransmitter linked to pain control and pleasure.

Answer 4

Endorphins

Question 5

Enables muscle action, learning, and memory

Answer 5

Acetycholine (ACh)

Question 6

Influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion.

Answer 6

Dopamine

Question 7

Affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal.

Answer 7

Seretonin

Question 8

Helps control alertness and arousal

Answer 8

Norepinephrine

Question 9

A major inhibitory neurotransmitter.

Answer 9

GABA

Question 10

A major excitor neurotransmitter; involved in memory

Answer 10

Glutamate