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Synapse

In the nervous system, a synapse is a structure that allows a neuron to exchange (receive or send) signals with another cell in its immediate vicinity. Synapses can be classified as either chemical or electrical, depending on the mechanism of signal transmission between neurons.

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Synaptic polarization

Presynaptic modulation

Biogenesis

Role in memory

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Synapse

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Edges88
Triples123
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.022472
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Synapse

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related to Mechanism of protein kinase · 11
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related to Potentiation and depression · 11
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related to Biogenesis · 9
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related to Conversion of chemical into electrical signals · 9
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related to Types · 8
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related to Experimental models · 7
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synaptic synapses postsynaptic neurons neurotransmitter cell electrical presynaptic neurotransmitters chemical neuron channels transmission receptors release membrane function inhibitory signal excitatory

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Synapseis astructure that allows a neuron to exchange0.90text
Synapseis asite of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells0.90text
Synapseis arapid transfer of signals from one cell to the next.Mixed chemical electrical synapses are synaptic sites that feature both a gap junction and neurotransmitter release0.90text
Synapseis aprimary unit of information transfer in the nervous system0.90text
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Synapsehas effectGABA0.60section
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