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In a simple synapse, neurotransmitter chemicals are released by
Calcium induced exocytosis |
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Ligand gated channels |
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Graded potentials |
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Saltatory conduction |
(a) Calcium induced exocytosis
A synapse is a gap between Exxon terminal of first neuron (presynaptic neuron) and dendrites of second neuron(postsynaptic neuron).
Transmission at synapse occurs by following steps:
Ligand gated Ion channels are opened when neurotransmitter binds to its receptors for the generation of postsynaptic potential and not for the release of neurotransmitter.
Graded potential are the alteration in membrane potential which are confined to a very small region of plasma membrane I.e. about 1-2 mm from their site of origin and do not play any role in neurotransmitter secretion.
Saltatory conduction is the mechanism of nerve impulse propagation in myelinated neurons. Due to uneven distribution of voltage gated Ion channels, as more number of voltage gated channels are present at nodes of ranvier as compared to the myelin sheath where they are almost absent.