Problem
A. Three ways that the structure of a neuron gives us hints about the function of the neuron.
B. Three ways that glia cells can help a neuron.
C. Describe how a leaky blood-brain barrier would impact neural communication within the brain.
D. Different elements of the action potential pictured.
E. Different elements of the synapse.
F. Three factors that influence how the release of neurotransmitter by a presynaptic neuron impacts a postsynaptic neuron.
G. How do hormones impact the brain? Specifically, do hormones typically impact many neurons or few? How do they get to a neuron? Are they always produced in the brain?
H. What do EPSP and IPSP stand for? Name one ionic channel associated with an EPSP and another associated with an IPSP. Describe the 4 steps involving a G protein that indirectly open many ion channels.
I. What is a sodium-potassium transporter? What does it do in terms of ions? What does it do in terms of membrane potential?