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THC, the main active substance of marijuana, activates the brain's endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for blocking seizures and exaggerated neuronal communication. So one's synaptic transmission goes down first after smoking marijuana. If one smokes it often, then the endocannabinoid receptors in her/his synapses start to disappear. It happens because the brain is getting used to the THC extent it gets regularly, so it do not need that much receptors to have the same balance as before the THC.
If one do not have the normal extent of endocannabinoid receptors it could lead to epilepsy and other pathological problems.
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CoachAlcohol affects the synapse by enhancing the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA and decreasing the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate, leading to a decrease in brain activity. This can result in sedative effects, impaired coordination, and altered mood. Chronic alcohol use can also lead to long-term changes in the brain's structure and function.
This would depend on what drug you were talking about. Different drugs that target synapses may not target the same part, or may not even target the same type of synapse. For example, drugs like neostigmine target a synapse called the neuromuscular junction and increase binding of the neurotransmitter to itself receptor by preventing the enzyme from breaking the neurotransmitter down. Other drugs though inhibit the synapse instead of increasing activity, same synapse different effects by different drugs. This example is not between neurons as such, but the same principle applies.
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Space between nerve cells is called?
The space between nerve cells is called a synapse. It is the junction where electrical signals are transmitted from one nerve cell to another through neurotransmitter molecules.
What releases neurotransmitters into the synapse?
Neurotransmitters are released into the synapse by the presynaptic neuron.
What neuron is before a synapse?
The synapse consists of the two neurons, one of which is sending information to the other. The sending neuron is known as the pre-synaptic neuron (i.e. before the synapse) while the receiving neuron is known as the post-synaptic neuron (i.e. after the synapse).
On which system does alcohol first affect the working?
Alcohol first affects the central nervous system.
What is the point where two nerve processes meet?
The point where two nerve processes meet is called a synapse. At the synapse, a chemical or electrical signal is transmitted from one neuron to another, allowing for communication between nerve cells in the nervous system.
