Diagram a chemical synapse, labeling the vesicles thatcontain neurotransmitter molecules and the receptors thatbind the neurotransmitter to produce either an inhibitory oran excitatory stimulus in the postsynaptic cell.

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Q: Draw a typical action potential (correctly label axis) and explain in words the roles of ion…

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Q: Describe how resting potential is form in a neuron. Key difference from in and out a neuron and how…

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Q: A channels opens a postsynaptic membrane that causes a negative ion to enter the cell. What type of…

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Q: Discuss the production of an action potential, includingdepolarization and repolarization

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Q: Describe the molecular machinery required for neurotransmitter release at the synapse

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Q: Define synapse and the role of neurotransmitters.

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Q: Describe the creation of an action potential and explainhow it is propagated.

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Q: Define inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP)

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Q: List the major events of an action potential.

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Q: Briefly describe, in the correct sequence, the events thatoccur in synaptic transmission.

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