You Have Isolated Two Neurons,joined by a Synapse,in a Petri

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Essay

You have isolated two neurons,joined by a synapse,in a Petri dish.You have stimulated the first neuron at the axon hillock and successfully generated an action potential.However,there is no response by the postsynaptic neuron.Describe possible malfunctions in synaptic transmission that would prevent the postsynaptic neuron from responding as it should.

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