Arrival of an Action Potential at a Presynaptic Cell's Axon

question 41

Short Answer

Arrival of an action potential at a presynaptic cell's axon terminals triggers the release of __________,a type of chemical signal.

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Definitions:

Trichromatic Theory

A theory explaining how the human eye perceives colors through the response of three types of cones sensitive to blue, green, and red light.

Retinex Theory

suggests that color perception is not solely based on the wavelengths of light reaching the eye but also involves an active processing of visual information by the brain to maintain color constancy under different lighting conditions.

Cutaneous Senses

The sensory systems associated with the skin that detect touch, temperature, and pain.

Acceleration

The rate at which an object’s velocity changes with time, often measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).