Topic 4,5 - Synapses and chemical actions Flashcards

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1
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Synapse

A

onnection between two neurons, there is space where are molecules (chemical message)

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2
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Nerve impulse or action potential

A

Activation through the axon is electrical signal

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3
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Depolarization

A

Changes the polarity of the axon

Is excitatory

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4
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Hyper Polarization

A

Movement of cell’s membrane potential to more negative value

Is inhibitory

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5
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NMDA receptor depolarization or hyperpolarization?

A

Depolarization

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6
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GABA receptor depolarization or hyperpolarization?

A

hyperpolarization

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7
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Synaptic cleft/junction

A

Space between synapses

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