The human respiratory system is comprised of special organs designed to take in oxygen for the air we breathe and expel carbon monoxide, keeping us alive. Let's take a closer look at these organs and explore respiratory physiology in more detail.
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Key People: Ben Carson William Williams Keen Harvey Williams Cushing Ernst von Bergmann Fred H. Gage Related Topics: neuroplasticity midbrain cross-modal plasticity meninges cerebrum On the Web: OpenStax - Psychology 2e - The Brain and Spinal Cord(Feb. 01, 2025) ...
Once in the synaptic cleft, the neurotransmitter diffuses the short distance to the postsynaptic membrane and can interact with neurotransmitter receptors. Receptors are specific for the neurotransmitter, and the two fit together like a key and lock. One neurotransmitter binds to its receptor and will...
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