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Synaptic transmission

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Total cards: 8•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Neurons consist of what 3 features:

Back (Answer)

Dendrites Axon Myelin sheath

#2
Front (Question)

Function of dendrites

Back (Answer)

At one end of the neuron receives signals from the other neuron. connected to the cell body.

#3
Front (Question)

Function of Axon

Back (Answer)

Carries impulse to axon terminal

#4
Front (Question)

Function of Myelin sheath

Back (Answer)

Covers the axon, increases speed of transmission

#5
Front (Question)

Synaptic gap

Back (Answer)

In-between the pre-synaptic nerve ending and the post synaptic nerve ending

#6
Front (Question)

What are vesicles

Back (Answer)

Sacs at the end of the axon. They contain neurotransmitters that get transferred across the synaptic cleft

#7
Front (Question)

Excitatory Neurotransmitter

Back (Answer)

“on switch”. Increase the chance that an excitatory signal is sent to the post-synaptic cell, which is then more likely to fire

#8
Front (Question)

Inhibitory Neurotransmitter

Back (Answer)

Calming the body, including sleep and filtering out any unnecessary excitatory signals