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Can a synapse connect more than 2 neurons?
No, a synapse is a specialized junction between two neurons where communication occurs through the release of neurotransmitters. Each synapse allows for communication between one presynaptic neuron and one postsynaptic neuron.
What are 2 types of cells in the nervous system?
Neurons and Synapse
Describe the structure of a synapse?
The synapse consists of two main parts that allow one neuron to communicate with another: 1) the presynaptic terminal located at the end of an axon; and 2) the postsynaptic terminal located on the dendrite of another neuron. The presynaptic terminal is where neurotransmitters are stored and released from. The postsynaptic terminal is the recipient side of the synapse. Neurotransmitters released from the presynaptic terminal will diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to receptors located on the surface of dendritic spines.
How is an impulse transmitted from one neuron to the next?
Neurons communicate primarily in two ways: (1) electrical communication and (2) chemical communication. Neurons communicate electrically using gap junctions between neurons where electrical impulses are sent directly from one neuron to another. This is method is used for local communication as the electrical signal degrades over larger distances. Neurons communicate chemically using chemicals called neurotransmitters which are ejected from one neuron into a space between neurons (called the synapse) and are then absorbed or taken up by other neighboring neurons.
How does the particular structure of a neuron relate to its function in the body?
the axon is used for intracellular information transfer, while the dendrite is used to receive information from other neurons, and the synapse allows signal transmission to other neuron in the organ.
Can a synapse connect more than 2 neurons?
No, a synapse is a specialized junction between two neurons where communication occurs through the release of neurotransmitters. Each synapse allows for communication between one presynaptic neuron and one postsynaptic neuron.
What is the junction called between 2 communicating neurons?
The junction between two communicating neurons is called a synapse. At the synapse, electrical signals called action potentials are converted into chemical signals in the form of neurotransmitters, which then travel across the synaptic cleft to relay the signal to the next neuron.
What is the space between 2 neurons where electrical and chemical signals jump from neuron neuron?
It's a 'bridge' where the neurotransmitters jump from one neuron to the other. It is called synapse. This is a simple notion that I have about this subject. For a complete review involving this part of the brain and how it works see the link to "Neuron" below.
What are 2 types of cells in the nervous system?
Neurons and Synapse
Are neurons physcially connected to one another?
No, neurons are NOT physically connected at all.However, at the end of a dendrite branch on a neuron is a synapse.A synapse is basically just a gap between 2 neurons.When impulses are sent, chemicals called neurotransmitters diffuse across the synapse and get passed on to neighbouring neurons.Hope this helps
Describe the structure of a synapse?
The synapse consists of two main parts that allow one neuron to communicate with another: 1) the presynaptic terminal located at the end of an axon; and 2) the postsynaptic terminal located on the dendrite of another neuron. The presynaptic terminal is where neurotransmitters are stored and released from. The postsynaptic terminal is the recipient side of the synapse. Neurotransmitters released from the presynaptic terminal will diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to receptors located on the surface of dendritic spines.
How many types of neurons?
There are three types of neurons. 1.Sensory neurons: which carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain and spinal cord. 2.Motor neurons : which perform an opposite function to that of sensory neurons by carrying impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands. 3. Inter neurons : which connect sensory and motor neurons and carry impulses between them.
What is the physical space found between 2 nerve cells?
A synapse
Where is The sight of communication between 2 neurons?
Dendrite
How is an impulse transmitted from one neuron to the next?
Neurons communicate primarily in two ways: (1) electrical communication and (2) chemical communication. Neurons communicate electrically using gap junctions between neurons where electrical impulses are sent directly from one neuron to another. This is method is used for local communication as the electrical signal degrades over larger distances. Neurons communicate chemically using chemicals called neurotransmitters which are ejected from one neuron into a space between neurons (called the synapse) and are then absorbed or taken up by other neighboring neurons.
How does the particular structure of a neuron relate to its function in the body?
the axon is used for intracellular information transfer, while the dendrite is used to receive information from other neurons, and the synapse allows signal transmission to other neuron in the organ.
How the unique structure of neuron relates to its function in the body?
The unique structure of a neuron is optimized to allow it to transfer information intracellularly from one part of the cell to another and intercellularly between cells. The three structural elements unique to neurons are the axon, which is used for intracellular information transfer, the dendrite, which is the site often used to receive information from other neurons, and the synapse, which allow them to transmit signals to other neurons in the organism.[2] Neurons also contain a cell body or soma which contains the cell nucleus and other organelles which are required for normal cell functioning.
