synapse

What is synaptic transmission?

Synaptic transmission is the process by which neurotransmitters are released from one neuron and bind to the receptors of another neuron.

What is a synapse?

A synapse is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs through neurotransmitter release.

What are the main parts of a neuron involved in synaptic transmission?

The main parts of a neuron involved in synaptic transmission are the soma (cell body), dendrites, axon, and axon terminals.

What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit these signals to the soma.

What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

The axon carries the electrical impulse (action potential) away from the soma toward the axon terminals.

What is the soma of a neuron?

The soma, or cell body, contains the nucleus and organelles, and it integrates incoming signals from the dendrites before sending an impulse down the axon.