Texts: 2. Electrical signal 5. Slower synapse between 2 neurons 7. Potential that is decremental 9. Ion found on inside of neuron 10. Vesicles that carry NT 12. Contact with SR from T-tubules 14. Refractory period where no AP can be sent 15. Site where actin attaches 17. Gates open to touch/stimulation 18. Makes myelin in PNS 23. Helps return neuron back to resting 24. Stores calcium 29. Surrounds fascicle 30. When neurons are excited 32. Fast synapse between 2 neurons 33. Ion found on outside of neuron 35. Surrounds outside of skeletal muscle 41. Powerhouse of the cell 43. Gate opens based on ion concentration 45. Entire length of thick filament 46. Forms BBB 47. NT made on demand 50. Refractory period where strong stimulus can cause AP 52. Ability to shorten 55. Gap between two neurons 57. NT helps arouse from sleep 58. Receive signal on neurons 59. Large negatively charged particles 62. Responsible for hydrolyzing ATP 63. Thin filament 64. Ion that makes synaptic vesicles exocytose 65. Neuron mV goes back to resting 66. NT enhances pain perception 67. Where the trigger zone is located
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Neurons transmit signals to the central nervous system. The brain processes this information to initiate a response. Two neurons communicate with each other through the synapse. The neurotransmitter is released at the site to initiate action potential and carry the signal through the body. Hello. Neurons communicate with the cells that they are controlled by releasing chemicals called neurotransmitters at synapse. Your answers would be: 1. Two neurons communicate with each other through the synapse (the site of the functional connection). 2. The neurotransmitter released at the site to initiate action potential and carry the signal through the body. The neurotransmitter molecules then diffuse a very short distance to the cell being controlled, where they have a specific effect. If you have any more questions, then feel free to let me know. Have a great day!
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