Complete Each of the Following Statments

question 130

Short Answer

Complete each of the following statments.
____________________ are chemical messengers that do not cause the formation of EPSPs or IPSPs but rather bring about long-term changes that depress or enhance the action of the synapse.

Understand the factors that influence the distribution and characteristics of biomes.

Identify and describe the primary biomes, including their climate, typical flora, and fauna.

Comprehend the ecological roles and adaptations of plants in various biomes, with a focus on conifers and specific flora like acacia trees in savannas.

Recognize the impact of geographical features and climatic conditions on precipitation patterns (e.g., lake effect, rain shadows).

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Definitions:

Human Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Neuron

A specialized cell of the nervous system that transmits signals electrically and chemically throughout the body.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of an electric polarization of the membrane in nerve or muscle cells.