Synapse: A Tutorial Study Guide
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“Synapse” is a part of the college-level Principles of Biology course series and the Neuropsychopharmacology course series textbooks. It is a tutorial written in questions and answers format to describe the anatomy and physiology of the synapses and synaptic connections between neurons.
It is a study guide with in-depth explanations. Each section is a modular unit that is self-contained for easy reading. The principles and concepts are introduced systematically so students can learn and retain the materials intuitively.
Nicoladie Tam
Dr. Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D., is a writer and a professor who does research in emotions and the brain. She is an expert in neuropsychology, neurophysiology, brain imaging, computational neuroscience, and bioengineering. She has a Ph.D. degree in Physiology, and three Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science, Physics and Astrophysics. She has also been a suicide and crisis counselor, with extensive counseling experience in relationships and crisis management. She is also a life coach, who does relationship coaching and executive coaching, inspires others in achieving the very best.
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Synapse - Nicoladie Tam
Preface
Synapse
is a part of the college-level Principles of Biology course series and the Neuropsychopharmacology course series textbooks. It is a tutorial written in questions and answers format to describe the anatomy and physiology of the synapses and synaptic connections between neurons.
It is a study guide with in-depth explanations. Each section is a modular unit that is self-contained for easy reading. The principles and concepts are introduced systematically so students can learn and retain the materials intuitively.
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Textbooks by Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D., in the Principles of Biology course series:
Principles of Biology textbook in one volume:
Principles of Biology: Animal Systems
ISBN 9781301691739
Individual chapters of the Principles of Biology textbook series:
Biological System
ISBN 9781301003891
Scientific Methods
ISBN 9781301898688
Biological Principles
ISBN 9781310803666
Origin of Species
ISBN 9781301352456
Nervous System
ISBN 9781301053025
Neuron
ISBN 9781301119646
Action Potential
ISBN 9781301115372
Synapse
ISBN 9781301374120
Reflex
ISBN 9781301991266
Neurotransmitter
ISBN 9781301268610
Sensory System
ISBN 9781301660070
Motor System
ISBN 9781301500895
Endocrine System
ISBN 9781301642939
Reproductive System
ISBN 9781301424078
Circulatory System
ISBN 9781301262410
Respiratory System
ISBN 9781301805389
Immune System
ISBN 9781301452309
Renal System
ISBN 9781301927111
Digestive System
ISBN 9781301317097
Textbooks by Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D., in the Neuropsychopharmacology course series:
Neuropsychopharmacology textbook in one volume:
Neuropsychopharmacology
ISBN 9781311596178
Individual chapters of Neuropsychopharmacology textbook series:
Neuropsychopharmacology: An Introduction
ISBN 9781301482733
Scientific Methods
ISBN 9781301898688
Mind-Brain Connection
ISBN 9781301903405
Pharmacology: In Introduction
ISBN 9781301843534
Pharmacokinetics
ISBN 9781301010776
Dose-Response Curve
ISBN 9781301541812
Learning Mechanisms
ISBN 9781301729531
Cognitive Learning
ISBN 9781301966455
Experimental Methods in Neuropsychopharmacology
ISBN 9781301966455
Brain Imaging Techniques
ISBN 9781311863638
Nervous System
ISBN 9781301053025
Neuron
ISBN 9781301119646
Action Potential
ISBN 9781301115372
Synapse
ISBN 9781301374120
Reflex
ISBN 9781301991266
Neurotransmitter
ISBN 9781301268610
Neurotransmitter Pathways
ISBN 9781301696666
Cytoplasmic Release of Neurotransmitters
ISBN 9781311978615
Executive Functions
ISBN 9781301125968
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ISBN 9781301318445
Schizophrenia
ISBN 9781301972692
Affective Disorders: Depression, Mania and Bipolar Disorder
ISBN 9781311988416
Anxiety Disorders
ISBN 9781311060419
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Table of Contents
Cover Page
Preface
Synapse
Synaptic Transmission
Electrical Synapse
Chemical Synapse
Synaptic Integration
Neurotransmitters
Drugs
About the Author
Other Books Published by the Author
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1.
Synapse
Objectives
Understand how neurons relay information from one neuron to another via synapses
Concepts to Learn
Understand how neurons use chemical synapses to excite or inhibit the post-synaptic neuron
Understand how neurons use synapses to integrate and process signals
Understand how neurons use excitatory or inhibitory synapse for decision-making
Q&A
What is synapse?
It is the connection between neurons.
The connections between neurons are often spaces rather than physical connection. For chemical synapse, it is the space between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite (or soma) of another neuron. For electrical synapse, the connection is actually the electrical gap junction connecting the two neurons.
How is information relayed from one neuron to another?
The signal is relayed through the synapse.
The electrical signal (represented by action potential) is transmitted to the next neuron through the synapse. For electrical synapse, the transmission of electrical signal is conducted directly by the gap junction. For chemical synapse, the transmission of electrical signal represented by the action potential is converted into chemical signal (neurotransmitter release). The chemical signal is then converted back into electrical signal by depolarization or hyperpolarization.
Why is there any need for synapse?
Synapses are used to integrating signals from multiple neurons.
The firing of action potentials in a neuron is dependent on the synaptic inputs. That is, the synapse conveys the information of other neurons to the neuron to be processed.