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When the what reaches the end of the axon the neurotransmitter is released?
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∙ 12y agoAn action potential. Action potentials are built up signals in the neuron that create waves and travel down the the axon to set of the reaction to the synaptic vesicles for the neurotransmitter to connect to the muscle.
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∙ 13y agoA nerve impulse.
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∙ 13y agoThe nerve impulse.
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∙ 13y agoThe nerve impulse
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∙ 13y agoA nerve impulse.
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What happens when an impulse reaches the end of an axon?
It reaches the synapse and sends neurotransmitters to start a new impulse to the next neuron
Why is the chemical synapses be release when a neural impulse reaches the end of an axon?
Neurotransmitters are released in order to transmit the message from the axon terminal to the other neuron by having said synapse "jump" to the neighboring dendrite.
When the action potential gets to the end of the axon?
When the action potential reaches the end of an axon, it causes special chemical messages called neurotransmitters to be released across the space between the neurons (the synapse).
What is the neurotransmitter released at the motor end plate?
Acetylcholine
Neurotransmitters are released from what end of an axon?
synaptic vesicles
What reaches the end of the axon when the neurotransmitter is released and diffuses to the muscle membrane to combine with receptors there?
nerve impulse
What happens when an impulse reaches the end of an axon?
It reaches the synapse and sends neurotransmitters to start a new impulse to the next neuron
What is the functions of neurotransmitter?
The neurotransmitters are stored in tiny sac-like structures called vesicles at the end of axons. When an impulse, or nerve signal, reaches the end of the axon, the vesicles release a neurotransmitter into the small space between the adjoining cells (synaptic gap). Neurotransmitters diffuse across the synapse and bind to receptors in the receiving cell that are specific for the neurotransmitter.
During neurotransmission when the electrical impulse reaches the end of the axon it crosses a gap called a?
The impulse itself does not actually cross the gap, which is called a synapse by the way, instead it stimulates the realease of a neurotransmitter from vesicles. When the neurotransmitter reaches the other side of the synapse it binds proteins on the opposing membrane and in doing so stimulates the membrane to continue the action potential on the mect cell.
Why is the chemical synapses be release when a neural impulse reaches the end of an axon?
Neurotransmitters are released in order to transmit the message from the axon terminal to the other neuron by having said synapse "jump" to the neighboring dendrite.
How does a signal cross from the axon of the neuron to the receiving cell?
When the electrical signal reaches the end of an axon, neurotransmitters are released. They travel across the synapse. Once they reach the receiving cell, they create a new electrical signal.
How does a signal crosses from the axon of a neuron to a receiving cell?
When the electrical signal reaches the end of an axon, neurotransmitters are released. They travel acrross the synapse. Once they reach the receiving cell, they create a new electrical signal.
When the action potential gets to the end of the axon?
When the action potential reaches the end of an axon, it causes special chemical messages called neurotransmitters to be released across the space between the neurons (the synapse).
What is the function of synaptic knob of axon terminal?
"When a nerve impulse reaches the synaptic knob at the end of an axon, synaptic vesicles release a neurotransmitter that diffuses across the synaptic cleft and binds to specific receptors on the postsyanptic membrane" Above From:Hole's essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (tenth edition) page=220, figure9.9 Quick definition of the "Synaptic knob- Tiny enlargement at the end of an axon that secretes a neurotransmitter." Above From: Same book as before (Hole's essentials of Human...) page= 584 (Glossary)
What is the neurotransmitter released at the motor end plate?
Acetylcholine
What happens when an impulse reaches the synapse?
When the action potential reaches the end of an axon, it causes special chemical messages called neurotransmitters to be released across the space between the neurons (the synapse).
When signals come into the soma from the many dendrites they are added together. When the sum of these signals reaches a critical point a signal is fired down the axon. When it reaches the end of the?
threshold
