Neuromuscular Synapse Poster©

Glimpse how the hundred trillion cells in our brains make things happen. This captivating watercolor poster leads students through the molecular interactions found at neuromuscular synapses at one million times magnification. Students will: Explore the connection between a nerve cell and a muscle Examine vesicles filled with the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, fuse with the membrane of the pre-synaptic axon Follow acetylcholine where it diffuses across the synaptic space to bind to acetylcholine receptors of the muscle cell Discover acetylcholinesterase entangled in the synaptic space, where it breaks down excess acetylcholine This 23” x 30” laminated poster is a natural complement to the Synapse Construction Kit©. David S. Goodsell, PhD, scientist, author, and artist of all things small, creates cellular landscapes that accurately illustrate the size, shape, and distribution of proteins in their natural environment of the cell. These unique watercolor images connect the molecul