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    Synapse: A Tutorial Study Guide
    Synapse: A Tutorial Study Guide
    Synapse: A Tutorial Study Guide
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    Synapse: A Tutorial Study Guide

    By Nicoladie Tam

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    About this ebook

    “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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNicoladie Tam
    Release dateJun 13, 2015
    ISBN9781301374120
    Synapse: A Tutorial Study Guide
    Author

    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.

    *~*~*~*~*

    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

    *~*~*~*~*

    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.

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