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Synaptic transmission

synaptic transmission

(Science: physiology) The process of propagating a signal from one cell to another via a synapse.


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metasynaptic gap: what is it filled with

I am not sure what a metasynaptic gap is, but for synaptic transmission. Check this link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurotransmitter Also here http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/matthews/neurotrans.html ...

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by MichaelXY
Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:31 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: metasynaptic gap: what is it filled with
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Question abot concentration gradient

... it will move because of the electric force is stronger, as happens in synaptic transmission. And another way might be to use a transporter to give you energy either something ...

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by GreenDog
Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:56 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question abot concentration gradient
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Views: 894

Sugar Level in the Body

... nervous system where it is released from noradrenergic neurons during synaptic transmission. It is one of the 'stress hormones' and affects parts of the human brain where ...

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by chemistry_freako
Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:20 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Sugar Level in the Body
Replies: 19
Views: 3211

Nervous system

... synapse, the insecticide would be expected to A) prevent the postsynaptic membrane from depolarizing. B) cause the presynaptic membrane to ... pain C) grabs foot D) none of the above 13. Number events of a synaptic transmission in order from 1-7 __An action potential is stimulated at the ...

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by Mstar888
Sun May 29, 2005 4:08 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Nervous system
Replies: 4
Views: 2009


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