What Is a Miniature EPSP (MEPSP)

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is a miniature EPSP (mEPSP) ?

• A) The movement of Na⁺ across the postsynaptic membrane
• B) The diffusion of a neurotransmitter across the synapse
• C) A depolarization caused by the release of a neurotransmitter from several synaptic vesicles
• D) The postsynaptic response to the release of the contents of one synaptic vesicle

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Definitions:

Amino Acid Sequence

The amino acid sequence is the order in which amino acids are linked together via peptide bonds to form a protein.

Synthesizes Proteins

The process by which cells build proteins from amino acids based on the instructions encoded in genes.

Ribosome

A cellular structure that synthesizes proteins by translating mRNA into amino acid sequences.

Hydrogen Binding

Hydrogen bonding is a type of weak chemical bond that is usually intermolecular, occurring when a hydrogen atom covalently bound to a highly electronegative atom such as N, O, or F experiences attraction to another electronegative atom.