Describe how an action potential in the presynaptic neuron is generated in the postsynaptic neuron. Label the presynaptic neuron, postsynaptic neuron and synapse. Explain what is happening in figure on the left. Use key terms in order AND label on diagram: presynaptic axon terminal, action potential, calcium, vesicle, neurotransmitters, synapse Explain what is happening in the figure on the right. Use key terms in order AND label on diagram: neurotransmitter, postsynaptic receptor, sodium ions, excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP), depolarization, action potential, postsynaptic neuron

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Describe how an action potential in the presynaptic neuron is generated in the postsynaptic neuron.

  1. Label the presynaptic neuron, postsynaptic neuron and synapse.
  2. Explain what is happening in figure on the left. Use key terms in order AND label on diagram: presynaptic axon terminal, action potential, calcium, vesicle, neurotransmitters, synapse
  3. Explain what is happening in the figure on the right. Use key terms in order AND label on diagram: neurotransmitter, postsynaptic receptor, sodium ions, excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP), depolarization, action potential, postsynaptic neuron
Describe how an action potential in the presynaptic neuron is generated in the postsynaptic
neuron.
A. Label the presynaptic neuron, postsynaptic neuron and synapse.
B. Explain what is happening in figure on the left. Use key terms in order AND label on
diagram: presynaptic axon terminal, action potential, calcium, vesicle, neurotransmitters,
synapse
C. Explain what is happening in the figure on the right. Use key terms in order AND label on
diagram: neurotransmitter, postsynaptic receptor, sodium ions, excitatory postsynaptic
potential (EPSP), depolarization, action potential, postsynaptic neuron
Transcribed Image Text:Describe how an action potential in the presynaptic neuron is generated in the postsynaptic neuron. A. Label the presynaptic neuron, postsynaptic neuron and synapse. B. Explain what is happening in figure on the left. Use key terms in order AND label on diagram: presynaptic axon terminal, action potential, calcium, vesicle, neurotransmitters, synapse C. Explain what is happening in the figure on the right. Use key terms in order AND label on diagram: neurotransmitter, postsynaptic receptor, sodium ions, excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP), depolarization, action potential, postsynaptic neuron
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