Practice Synaptic Transmission (11.4.3) - Animal Physiology - IB 12 Biology
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Synaptic Transmission

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What triggers neurotransmitter release at the axon terminal?

💡 Hint: Think about what substance enters the neuron when the impulse arrives.

Question 2 Easy

Where do neurotransmitters bind after being released?

💡 Hint: Consider the next neuron's surface components.

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Question 1

What ion influx triggers neurotransmitter release?

Ca²⁺
Na⁺
K⁺

💡 Hint: Consider which ion is key for cellular signaling.

Question 2

True or False: Neurotransmitters can only be broken down, not reabsorbed.

True
False

💡 Hint: Review the two mechanisms of termination.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Illustrate the importance of the timing in synaptic transmission. What could happen if neurotransmitter termination is disrupted?

💡 Hint: Think about excess signaling in the body.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a flowchart that outlines the steps of synaptic transmission, detailing the role of each component involved.

💡 Hint: Follow the sequence from impulse to signal termination.

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