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Subject: The Nervous Message & The Reflex Arc – Key Concepts for Bac 2

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• Arrival of the action potential at the presynaptic terminal.
• Opening of calcium channels ($Ca^2+$).
• Exocytosis of synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitters.
• Fixation of the neurotransmitter on postsynaptic receptors.
• Creation of a Postsynaptic Potential (PPSP or PPIS), which decides if the next neuron will fire.

1. The Nature of the Nervous Message To understand how we react, we must first understand the signal. The nervous message is not just an abstract concept; it is an electrical reality. When a receptor (like a muscle spindle) is stimulated, it generates a Generator Potential (PG). If this potential reaches the threshold, it transforms into an Action Potential (PA). Remember the key points for your exam: Subject: The Nervous Message & The Reflex Arc

4. Language Accessibility

Moroccan students study SVT in either French or Arabic. El Andaloussi often provides parallel versions or uses bilingual terminology. The "I---" structure helps French-track students who struggle with dense scientific French by presenting keywords in bold and using short, declarative sentences. Arrival of the action potential at the presynaptic terminal

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