题目
When a nerve impulse reaches a synapse, calcium ions enter the neurone through the pre-synaptic membrane. This causes a neurotransmitter, such as acetylcholine, to be released.
Describe and explain the sequence of events that occurs at the synapse, after a neurotransmitter has been released.(5)
请描述并解释神经递质释放后突触发生反应的顺序。
参考答案
Neurotransmitters diffuse into the gap between two neurons. They bind to receptors on the post-synaptic membrane. These receptors trigger the opening of channels such as Na+ channels,which can cause Na+ ions to enter the cell. This will cause adepolarising of the post-synaptic neurone and potentially set up an actionpotential if there is sufficient neurotransmitter released. Enzymes in the space between the two n