synaptic release of neurotransmitters

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Synaptic Release of Neurotransmitters. Neuromuscular Junction as Model Synapse. EPPs and MEPPs. Digital Nature of MEPPs. Multiple MEPPs Constitute an EPP. Synaptic Cleft. Stages of Exocytosis. Squid Giant Synapse. Pre- and Postsynaptic Responses. Role of Calcium in Transmitter Release. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Synaptic Release of Neurotransmitters

Neuromuscular Junction as Model Synapse

EPPs and MEPPs

Digital Nature of MEPPs

Multiple MEPPs Constitute an EPP

Synaptic Cleft

Stages of Exocytosis

Squid Giant Synapse

Pre- and Postsynaptic Responses

Role of Calcium in Transmitter Release

Calcium Indicator Dye Fura-2

Signal Varies with Ca++ Concentration

Ca++ Changes in SGA

Ca++-Dependence of Transmitter Release

Concentration of Ca++Near Channels

Large and Small Depolarizations

Homosynaptic Plasticity

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