Benjamin Cummings. InterActive Physiology®
8-System Suite CD-ROM, Benjamin Cummings, 2004.
Objective:
To describe in a short essay or
with diagrams the major features of synapses, the process of chemical synaptic
transmission, and the role of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission and
summation in the processing of nervous signals, at the level of 85% proficiency
for each student.
In order to achieve this objective, you will need to be able
to:
- Describe the location and anatomical features of synapses,
including the presynaptic and postsynaptic components of the chemical
synapse.
- Explain the process of synaptic transmission, including
the role of actions potentials, fusion of synaptic vesicles, release of
neurotransmitter, binding of neurotransmitter, and effects on ion
channels.
- Compare and contrast inhibitory and excitatory
neurotransmission.
- Explain the role of temporal and spatial summation of
synaptic potentials in the cellular integration of nervous signals.
© David G. Ward, Ph.D.
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