Question

Complete the following sentences regarding impulse processing.

nuclei	presynaptic neuron
divergence	postsynaptic neurons
action potential	convergence
neuronal pools	facilitation

1. Neurons are organized into  ____________  which can make multiple synaptic connections to receive and transmit information in the brain.

2. For example, any single neuron in the group may receive information from more than one  ____________ .

3. This is called  ____________  and makes it possible for impulses to have an additive effect or to collect a variety of sensory information.

4. An impulse from a single neuron that is transmitted to several  ____________  can amplify or spread an impulse.

5. This is an example of  ____________ , which allows an impulse originating from a single neuron to be sent to several regions within the CNS.

6. Finally, a neuron may receive a subthreshold signal from one neuron and make it easier for other neurons in the pool to cause excitation. This process is called  ____________ .

Answer 1

1.Neuronal pools

2.presynaptic neuron

3.convergence

4.post synaptic neuron

5.Action potential

6. Facilitation