The nurse educator is reviewing the process of synaptic transmission across the neuroeffector junction with a student. In which order will the nurse explain the steps of synaptic transmission?
Standard Text: Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list.
Response 1. Synthesis of the neurotransmitter
Response 2. Storage of the neurotransmitter
Response 3. Release of the neurotransmitter
Response 4. Binding to the receptor
Response 5. Termination of neurotransmitter action
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: This is the first step of synaptic transmission across the neuroeffector junction.
Rationale 2: This is the second step of synaptic transmission across the neuroeffector junction.
Rationale 3: This is the third step of synaptic transmission across the neuroeffector junction.
Rationale 4: This is the fourth step of synaptic transmission across the neuroeffector junction.
Rationale 5: This is the fifth step of synaptic transmission across the neuroeffector junction.
Global Rationale: The steps of synaptic transmission across the neuroeffector junction are 1) synthesis of the neurotransmitter; 2) storage of the neurotransmitter; 3) release of the neurotransmitter; 4) binding to the receptor; and 5) termination of neurotransmitter action.
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