Synaptic_Transmission ppt of biochemisty

biochemistry ppt of medical 2nd sem

1. Synaptic Transmission Understanding the Communication Between Neurons Your Name Date

2. Introduction Overview of the nervous system Importance of synaptic transmission

3. Structure of a Neuron Diagram of a neuron Label: Dendrites, Soma (Cell Body), Axon, Axon Terminal

4. Types of Synapses Chemical Synapses Electrical Synapses

5. The Synaptic Cleft Description of the synaptic cleft Distance between neurons

6. Chemical Synaptic Transmission Steps 1. Action potential arrival 2. Calcium ion influx 3. Vesicle fusion 4. Neurotransmitter release 5. Binding to receptors 6. Post-synaptic potential 7. Neurotransmitter reuptake or degradation