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5.6.2 Mechanism of Synaptic Transmission of Nerve Impulse
Synaptic Transmission: The movement of impulse across the synapse is called synaptic transmission. It takes place in the formation of a message which is transmitted across the synapse in the form of chemical messenger called neurotransmitter.
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5.6.2 Mechanism of Synaptic Transmission of Nerve Impulse
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Synaptic Transmission: The movement of impulse across the synapse is called synaptic transmission. It takes place in the formation of a message which is transmitted across the synapse in the form of chemical messenger called neurotransmitter.
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Synaptic Transmission: The movement of impulse across the synapse is called synaptic transmission. It takes place in the formation of a message which is transmitted across the synapse in the form of chemical messenger called neurotransmitter.
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- Synaptic Transmission: The movement of impulse across the synapse is called synaptic transmission. It takes place in
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- Synaptic Transmission: The movement of impulse across the synapse is called synaptic transmission. It takes place in
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Synaptic Transmission: The movement of impulse across the synapse is called synaptic transmission. It takes place in
Synaptic Transmission: The movement of impulse across the synapse is called synaptic transmission. It takes place in the formation of a message which is tra
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