Question

brain communication
__________ part

• neurons are separated by a space (the __________)
• ___________________________ (nt)
• nt released from the sending neuron travel across the synapse and bind to receptor sites on the receiving neuron, thereby influencing it to generate an action potential.
• some nts tell receiving neurons to \fire;\
• other nts tell receiving neurons to stop firing
• researchers have identified dozens of nts
• ex.: ___________________________

Explanation:

1. The space between neurons is a key structure for signal transmission.
2. NT is the standard abbreviation for the chemical messengers between neurons.
3. A common, well-documented example of this chemical messenger is widely studied in brain communication.

Answer:

• First blank (space between neurons): synapse
• Second blank (NT): Neurotransmitters
• Third blank (example): Serotonin (or Dopamine, Acetylcholine; all are valid examples)