Describe the difference between electrical and chemical synapses. How are neurotransmitters packaged? Address small amino acid neurotransmitters and compare them to large peptide neurotransmitters. Describe the role of voltage gated calcium channels and SNARE proteins.

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1. Describe the difference between electrical and chemical synapses.
2. How are neurotransmitters packaged? Address small amino acid neurotransmitters and compare
them to large peptide neurotransmitters.
3. Describe the role of voltage gated calcium channels and SNARE proteins.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Describe the difference between electrical and chemical synapses. 2. How are neurotransmitters packaged? Address small amino acid neurotransmitters and compare them to large peptide neurotransmitters. 3. Describe the role of voltage gated calcium channels and SNARE proteins.
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