General Chemistry II Course
Competencies
Lesson 17: Synapse, Neurotransmitters, and Neuroreceptors
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Understand the relative intracellular and extracellular concentrations
of sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride ions
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Outline and clearly explain the steps that occur to pass a nerve impulse
from one neuron to another
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Know the structure of acetylcholine and explain how it is synthesized and
hydrolyzed
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Clearly explain the two major mechanisms used to reduce neurotransmitter
concentration levels at nerve synapses
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Understand the two (nicotinic and muscarinic) major classes of cholinergic
(acetylcholine) receptors and the mechanism of action for each