11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System
Propagation of Action Potentials
Problem 11.9a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIdentify the following as properties of electrical synapses (ES), chemical synapses (CS), or both (B).
a. ______The plasma membranes of presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons are joined by gap junctions.
b. ______Transmission is unidirectional and delayed.
c. ______A presynaptic neuron and a postsynaptic neuron are involved.
d. ______The use of neurotransmitters packaged into synaptic vesicles is required.
e. ______Transmission is nearly instantaneous and bidirectional.
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