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What is the sequence of events along an axon?
The sequence of events along an axon involves the generation of an action potential at the axon hillock, propagation of the action potential down the axon via depolarization and repolarization of the membrane, and neurotransmitter release at the axon terminals to communicate with other neurons or target cells.
Which part of neuron release or send chemical messengers?
The part of the neuron where neurotransmitters are released from is the axon terminal, and they are released into a small space between neurons called the Synapse.
Where do action potentials occur?
Action potentials occur along the axon of a neuron, where the electrical signals are transmitted from the cell body to the axon terminals. The action potential is initiated at the axon hillock and propagates down the axon to trigger the release of neurotransmitters at the synapse.
What separates axon terminals?
The synaptic cleft, a small gap filled with extracellular fluid, separates axon terminals from the postsynaptic membrane of the neighboring neuron. This separation allows for the release of neurotransmitters from the axon terminal to signal the next neuron.
Is and axon bulb and an axon hillock the same thing?
axon hillock = where cell body meets the axon axon bulb = end of the axon...lies very close to the dendrites of another neuron so impulses can pass over the synapse. AP Biology student *
What synapses release acetylcholine?
sympathetic preganglionic axon parasympathetic preganglionic axon parasympathetic postganglionic axon
A nerve impulse starts at the dendrite then travels to the?
cell body, continues down the axon, and finally reaches the axon terminal. At the axon terminal, the impulse triggers the release of neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons or muscles.
Which release norepinephrine?
The answer is sympathetic post-ganglionic axon
What is the sequence of events along an axon?
The sequence of events along an axon involves the generation of an action potential at the axon hillock, propagation of the action potential down the axon via depolarization and repolarization of the membrane, and neurotransmitter release at the axon terminals to communicate with other neurons or target cells.
When an action potential reaches an axon terminal, what happens to the neurotransmitters?
When an action potential reaches an axon terminal, it triggers the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft.
What are small distal branches of an axon?
Small distal branches of an axon are called axon terminals or synaptic terminals. These structures are specialized endings of the axon that release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons or muscle cells. The axon terminals facilitate the transmission of signals between neurons at synapses.
Which part of neuron release or send chemical messengers?
The part of the neuron where neurotransmitters are released from is the axon terminal, and they are released into a small space between neurons called the Synapse.
What are the components of a neuron?
The dendritic tree (to bind neurotransmitters (NTs)), the soma (also referred to as the cell body), the axon hillock (where action-potentials initiate), the axon (propagates the electrical signal), and the axon terminal (release of neurotransmitters). The membrane properties are also different to the average cell because they contain receptors and a high density of ion channels. Inside the cell, NTs are synthesized and 'shipped' down the axon to the axon terminal on long thin filaments propelled by tiny actin/dynein 'motors'. Once at the terminal, the NTs wait at the 'presynaptic active zone' for release (which is prompted by the electrical signal conveyed down the axon from the axon hillock).
What are the components of a function?
The dendritic tree (to bind neurotransmitters (NTs)), the soma (also referred to as the cell body), the axon hillock (where action-potentials initiate), the axon (propagates the electrical signal), and the axon terminal (release of neurotransmitters). The membrane properties are also different to the average cell because they contain receptors and a high density of ion channels. Inside the cell, NTs are synthesized and 'shipped' down the axon to the axon terminal on long thin filaments propelled by tiny actin/dynein 'motors'. Once at the terminal, the NTs wait at the 'presynaptic active zone' for release (which is prompted by the electrical signal conveyed down the axon from the axon hillock).
What is the stimulus for Acetylcholine release?
The stimulus for acetylcholine release is the action potential traveling down the axon of the presynaptic neuron. This depolarization causes calcium channels to open, allowing calcium ions to enter the axon terminal and trigger the release of acetylcholine into the synaptic cleft.
Where do action potentials occur?
Action potentials occur along the axon of a neuron, where the electrical signals are transmitted from the cell body to the axon terminals. The action potential is initiated at the axon hillock and propagates down the axon to trigger the release of neurotransmitters at the synapse.
What separates axon terminals?
The synaptic cleft, a small gap filled with extracellular fluid, separates axon terminals from the postsynaptic membrane of the neighboring neuron. This separation allows for the release of neurotransmitters from the axon terminal to signal the next neuron.
