1 Synthesizing enzymes Neurotransmitter precursors 2 - Vesicle 3 Neurotransmitter molecules that leak from their vesicles are destroyed by enzymes. Degrading enzymes 4 5 Released neurotransmitter molecules bind with autore- ceptors and inhibit subsequent neurotransmitter release. Autoreceptor Postsynaptic
1 Synthesizing enzymes Neurotransmitter precursors 2 - Vesicle 3 Neurotransmitter molecules that leak from their vesicles are destroyed by enzymes. Degrading enzymes 4 5 Released neurotransmitter molecules bind with autore- ceptors and inhibit subsequent neurotransmitter release. Autoreceptor Postsynaptic
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
Related questions
Question

Transcribed Image Text:b. Label the figure indicating the steps involved in neural transmission (use the key
terms provided in the box below the figure)
1
Synthesizing
enzymes
Neurotransmitter
precursors
Vesicle
Neurotransmitter molecules
that leak from their vesicles
are destroyed by enzymes.
Degrading
enzymes
4
E Released neurotransmitter
molecules bind with autore-
ceptors and inhibit subsequent
neurotransmitter release.
6.
Autoreceptor
Postsynaptic
receptor
A. Neurotransmitter molecules are stored in vesicles
B. Released neurotransmitter molecules are deactivated by reuptake
C. Action potentials cause vesicles to fuse with the presynaptic membrane and release their
neurotransmitter molecules into the synaptic cleft
D. Neurotransmitter molecules are synthesized from precursors under the influence of
enzymes
E. Released neurotransmitter molecules bind to postsynaptic receptors
Expert Solution

This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution!
Trending now
This is a popular solution!
Step by step
Solved in 3 steps

Recommended textbooks for you

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON

Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,

Human Anatomy
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780135168059
Author:
Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher:
Pearson Education, Inc.,

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON

Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,

Human Anatomy
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780135168059
Author:
Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher:
Pearson Education, Inc.,

Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780078024283
Author:
Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Theresa Bidle
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education

Human Anatomy & Physiology (Marieb, Human Anatomy…
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780321927040
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON