What happens when a nerve impulse reaches a synapse?

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Mandira P.
Sep 18, 2016

Impulse reaches axonic end of synapse (impulse always travels from axon to dendron) rarr calcium ions flow in axonic terminalrarr secretory vescicles release neurotransmitter rarr dendritic end across synapse become depolarised rarr new impulse generated

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