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Neurotransmitters |
Chemical messengers released by exocytosis from one neuron; bind to signaling proteins on another neuron |
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Exocytosis |
Release of neurotransmitters from the terminal button into the synapse |
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Neurotransmitters are released from packages known as |
Vesicles |
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The number of vesicles released per (insert) varies |
Action potential |
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How many neurotransmitters are released? |
One per neuron |
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Synapse |
Space between 2 neurons where neurotransmission takes place |
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Signaling proteins |
Protein found on a neuron that, when bound by an NT, alters the membrane potential or metabolism of a neuron |
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Neurotransmission Step 1 |
Action potential arrives at terminal |
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Neurotransmission Step 2 |
Calcium enters the terminal |
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Neurotransmission Step 3 |
Vesicles move to the terminal or presynaptic membrane
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