Synaptic Divergence/convergence

Question 1

Synaptic convergence

Answer 1

Many neurones connect to one

Allows information to be amplified

Question 2

Summation

Answer 2

Several small potential charges combine to produce one larger change in potential difference across the membrane

Question 3

Temporal summation

Answer 3

2 or more nerve in pluses arrive in a quick succession from the SAME presynaptic neurone

AP more likes because more neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft

Question 4

Spatial summation

Answer 4

2 or more presynaptic neurones release their neurotransmitters at the same time onto the post synaptic neurone

Question 5

Synaptic Divergence

Answer 5

One neurone connects to many

Allows information to be dispersed to different parts of the body