List the steps involved in synaptic transmission, from the arrival of the action potential to thee presynaptic terminal, to the response in the postsynaptic cell.

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﻿List the steps involved in synaptic transmission, from the arrival of the action potential to thee presynaptic terminal, to the response in the postsynaptic cell.

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ The steps involved in synaptic transmission include the arrival of an action potential at the presynaptic terminal, the release of neurotransmitters, and the response in the postsynaptic cell. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Arrival of the action potential: The action potential reaches the presynaptic terminal, causing depolarization of the presynaptic membrane. ‖ ‖ b ⋮ Release of neurotransmitters: This depolarization triggers the opening of voltage-gated calcium channels, allowing Ca²⁺ ions to enter the presynaptic neuron. The influx of Ca²⁺ causes synaptic vesicles to fuse with the presynaptic membrane and release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. ‖ ‖ c ⋮ Binding to receptors: The neurotransmitters diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to specific receptors on the postsynaptic membrane. ‖ ‖ d ⋮ Postsynaptic response: The binding of neurotransmitters to receptors causes ion channels to open, leading to a change in the postsynaptic membrane potential. This can result in an excitatory or inhibitory postsynaptic potential, depending on the type of neurotransmitter and receptor. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Synaptic transmission is the process by which neurons communicate with each other through the release and reception of neurotransmitters. ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Synaptic transmission involves a series of steps starting from the action potential in the presynaptic neuron to the release of neurotransmitters and the subsequent response in the postsynaptic neuron, which can lead to further propagation of the signal or inhibition of the signal. ⚹◊How do neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the postsynaptic cell membrane?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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