Neurons, synaptic transmission and neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
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what is a neuron ?
A
a nerve cell that processes and transmits messages through electrical and chemical signals
2
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what is a neurotransmitter ?
A
a brain chemical released from synaptic vesicles. they relay signals from one neuron to another across a synapse
3
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what is synaptic transmission ?
A
the process by which neighbouring neurons communicate with each other by sending chemical messages across a tiny gap that separates neurons
