neurotransmitters, quiz numero uno!

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Across
  1. 2. neurotransmitters bind to these once they are released in the synapse
  2. 6. receptors span this part of the neuron which separates the outside form the inside of the cell
  3. 7. main excitatory neurotransmitter in vertebrates
  4. 8. receptors are also found here, in addition to the postsynaptic neuron
  5. 9. these type of receptors have slower, long-lasting responses
  6. 10. ionotropic receptors bind NTs and let these pass through their channels
  7. 12. the electrical signal that travels from the dendrite, through the soma, and to the axon of a neuron
  8. 14. what type of cell supports neurons and helps clean up excess NT from the synapse?
  9. 15. long-term potentiation is a process having to do with what brain function?
Down
  1. 1. in addition to the central nervous system, glutamate is also found in the _____ nervous system
  2. 3. if a neuron has too much stimulation
  3. 4. both glutamate and GABA are this type of NT, which is also what proteins are made out of
  4. 5. ionotropic receptors have what kind of responses?
  5. 11. how neurotransmitters are released into synapses
  6. 13. GABA is this kind of neurotransmitter