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Signals across synapses

Signals across synapses

Labelled chemical synapse showing calcium entry, neurotransmitter release, receptors, reuptake, enzyme breakdown, agonist, antagonist and SSRI action

A synapse is a junction where one neurone passes a signal to another cell using a neurotransmitter. Proteins in the membranes do the key jobs, including calcium channels, receptors, enzymes and transporters.

Brain chemicals, personalised medicine and GM organisms Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Biology
  3. /Brain chemicals, personalised medicine and GM organisms

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel A A Level Biology Brain chemicals, personalised medicine and GM organisms for A Level Biology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Build a strong foundation in cell biology and biochemistry early on, since later topics on genetics, ecology and physiology all draw on these core concepts.

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