7. Information Flow & Synapse Directionality

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In what direction does information travel between communicating neurons?

Neuron to neuron

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At what anatomical structure does input enter a neuron?

Dendrites

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At what anatomical structure does output leave a neuron?

Axon terminals

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What is the neuron located before the synapse called?

Presynaptic neuron

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What is the functional role of the presynaptic neuron?

Sends information

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What is the neuron located after the synapse called?

Postsynaptic neuron

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What is the functional role of the postsynaptic neuron?

Receives information