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1
Q

how long approximately does it take for an action potential to go from one neuron to another?

A

2 milliseconds

2
Q

how wide is a synaptic cleft?

A

20-100nm

3
Q

what type of signals does the soma and dendrite usually receive? which receives inhibitory and which receives excitatory?

A

soma- inhibitory

dendrite- excitatory

4
Q

what are the 3 steps to synaptic transmission?

A
  1. biosynthesis, packing and release of neurotransmitter
  2. receptor action
  3. inactivation