The nurse educator is reviewing the process of synaptic transmission following the sympathetic pathway. In which order will the nurse explain the steps of synaptic transmission?1. Action potential encounters adrenergic receptors2. Action potential encounters cholinergic receptors3. Action potential travels across the preganglionic neuron4. Action potential travels across the postganglionic neuron5. Target tissue is reached.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
3, 2, 4, 1, 5
In the sympathetic pathway, the action potential travels down the preganglionic neuron, encounters cholinergic receptors where it crosses the first ganglionic synapse, travels down the postganglionic neuron, encounters adrenergic receptors, and then reaches target tissues.
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Quality is defined by the ____________
Fill in the blank with the correct words.