Chapter 12.5, Problem 18BYGO

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The signal reaches the synapse with the help of presynaptic neuron, releases neurotransmitter. The adjacent neuron, which responds to it, is known as postsynaptic neuron. A neuron can have a vast number of synapses. An action potential is the conduction of electrical impulses across the membrane of neuron. The excitatory and inhibitory effect depends on the type of receptor present in the postsynaptic cell.