Question

A neurotransmitter, such as acetylcholine, is received by a plasma membrane protein, and a cascade of reactions subsequently occurs causing the cell to initiate activation or stimulation of a neuron. This process is referred to as____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The process is referred to as Synaptic impulse.

Explanation:

It is a kind of chemical synapse that is generated by motor neuron and muscle fiber.The motor neuron transmit signals to the muscle fibers that causing muscular contraction.This process takes place in neuromuscular junction.

Steps include-

1. Nerve action potential
2. calcium entry into the presynaptic terminus
3. Acetylcholine releases .
4. Diffusion of Ach takes place across the synaptic cleft.
5. Ach combines with post synaptic receptors and Ach is broken down.
6. Na+/K+ Channel opens.
7. Post synaptic depolarization takes place.