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This medical PowerPoint presentation is about neurotransmitters and the Synapse.Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons in the brain and nervous system. They are released by the presynaptic neuron into the synapse, which is the small gap between the presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons. The neurotransmitter then binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, which can trigger a response in that neuron.

The process of neurotransmission begins when an action potential, or an electrical impulse, travels down the axon of the presynaptic neuron. This impulse triggers the release of neurotransmitters from the presynaptic terminal into the synapse. The neurotransmitters then diffuse across the synapse and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron.

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Neurotransmitters and The Synapse
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Synapse: unique junction that mediates information flow from one neuron to another or effector cell… huh?
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Most synapses occur between axon of one nerve and the dendrite of another… BUT
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Pre vs Post Presynaptic neuron- carries impulse towards a synapse “Sender” Postsynaptic neuron- carries impulse away from a synapse “receiver”
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TWO TYPES: A. electrical synapse B. chemical synapse
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Electrical Synapse Allow current carrying ions to flow directly from one neuron to the next Found in the brain, limited in adulthood Most are replaced by chemical synapses
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Chemical Synapses -release/reception of neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters act to open/close ion channels
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Anatomy of the chemical synapse axonal terminal synaptic vesicles receptor region synaptic cleft
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Information Transfer Across Chemical Synapses 1. Calcium gates open in the presynaptic axonal terminal Depolarization causes voltage-gated Ca2+ channels to open
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2. Neurotransmitter is released Direct result of calcium being present Exocytosis
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3. Neurotransmitter binds to post-synaptic receptors 4. Ion channels open in the post-synaptic membrane Boom!
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Neurotransmitters -language of the nervous system -50 known NT
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Classification 1. Acetylcholine (ACh) -first identified, best understood 2. Biogenic Amines Include: dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine, histamine and serotonin
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3. Amino Acids 4. Peptides (neuropeptides) substance P, endorphins, 5. Novel Messengers ATP Nitric Oxide Carbon Monoxide
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Synthesis of Neurotransmitters