Predatory cone snails are beautiful (picture below), but deadly - they release a cocktail of toxins that affect multiple aspects of neuronal function. One of these toxins is called omega-conotoxin,...


Predatory cone snails are beautiful (picture below), but deadly - they release a cocktail of toxins that affect multiple aspects of neuronal function. One of these toxins is called omega-conotoxin, and it blocks (inhibits)<br>voltage-gated calcium channels.<br>What impact would this have on chemical synaptic transmission?<br>Action potentials cannot be initiated<br>O b. Action potentials can be initiated, but cannot propagate down axons and thus cannot reach terminals<br>O c. Action potentials can propagate and reach terminals, but neurotransmitter release is not possible<br>o d. Neurotransmitters can be released from terminals, but they cannot bind to receptors<br>O .<br>Neurotransmitters can be released and can bind to receptors, but PSPS will not occur<br>

Extracted text: Predatory cone snails are beautiful (picture below), but deadly - they release a cocktail of toxins that affect multiple aspects of neuronal function. One of these toxins is called omega-conotoxin, and it blocks (inhibits) voltage-gated calcium channels. What impact would this have on chemical synaptic transmission? Action potentials cannot be initiated O b. Action potentials can be initiated, but cannot propagate down axons and thus cannot reach terminals O c. Action potentials can propagate and reach terminals, but neurotransmitter release is not possible o d. Neurotransmitters can be released from terminals, but they cannot bind to receptors O . Neurotransmitters can be released and can bind to receptors, but PSPS will not occur

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