An Action Potential in a Presynaptic Neuron Induces Opening of Voltage-Gated

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Short Answer

An action potential in a presynaptic neuron induces opening of voltage-gated ____________________ channels in the synaptic knob, which triggers exocytosis of synaptic vesicles.

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Definitions:

Response

The reaction or reply to a stimulus or situation in the environment, often studied in psychology to understand behavior.

Operants

Behaviors that are modified by their consequences, a concept central to operant conditioning theory in psychology.

Elicited Behaviors

Elicited behaviors are responses produced automatically by a specific stimulus, often instinctual and not learned through experience.

Molecular Terms

Language or terminology used to describe the composition, structure, and properties of molecules.