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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

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Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Chemical synapses take longer to transmit a signal than electrical synapses.
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Step 1: Chemical synapses

Chemical synapses operate by releasing neurotransmitter molecules from the presynaptic neuron's axon terminal into the synaptic cleft, a small gap between the presynaptic and postsynaptic cells. When an action potential reaches the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron, it triggers the release of neurotransmitter molecules into the synaptic cleft. These neurotransmitters diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to specific receptors on the postsynaptic cell. This binding initiates a series of complex biochemical processes within the postsynaptic cell that eventually lead to a change in its membrane potential.

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