Neur 2201 final exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Direct synaptic transmission - answer-A direct chemical synapses, a signal molecules activates the ionotropic receptor: a ligand-gated ion channel. Indirect synaptic transmission - answer-The signal molecule activates metabotropic receptors, which activates secondary messenger signaling pathways that influence the opening or closing of ion channels. Brain Function - answer-1. Creating sensory reality - brain helps create a view of the world to help it survive 2. Integrating information ...