ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
a signal molecule that transmits nerve impulses across synapses
A
neuron
B
neurotransmitter
C
nerve
D
action potential
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A neuron sending a signal (i.e., a presynaptic neuron) releases a chemical called a neurotransmitter, which binds to a receptor on the surface of the receiving (i.e., postsynaptic) neuron. Neurotransmitters are released from presynaptic terminals, which may branch to communicate with several postsynaptic neurons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thus, nerve impulse move across the synapse, using chemicals called neurotransmitters. Hence, answer is ‘Adrenaline and noradrenaline’

Detailed explanation-3: -Neurons communicate via both electrical signals and chemical signals. The electrical signals are action potentials, which transmit the information from one of a neuron to the other; the chemical signals are neurotransmitters, which transmit the information from one neuron to the next.

Detailed explanation-4: -The molecules of neurotransmitter diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to receptor proteins on the postsynaptic cell. Activation of postsynaptic receptors leads to the opening or closing of ion channels in the cell membrane.

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