Although Slower Than an Action Potential, Synaptic Transmission Is Still

question 32

Multiple Choice

 Although slower than an action potential, synaptic transmission is still relatively fast because ____.

• A) the synaptic cleft is very narrow
• B) sodium ions are transported quickly
• C) neurotransmitters diffuse faster than electricity
• D) EPSPs travel faster than IPSPs

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Definitions:

Substantia Nigra

A darker-colored region in the midbrain associated with motor control and reward, and its degeneration is a hallmark of Parkinson's disease.

Caudate Putamen

A brain structure in the basal ganglia that plays significant roles in movement control, learning, and habit formation.

Apraxia

A neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform purposeful movements or to use objects properly, not due to muscular weakness or loss of sensation.

Brain Regions

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