Asymmetric synapses, which are excitatory in function, predominate and account for about 80% of the total population of synapses. Asymmetric synapses are formed by axon terminals that contain spherical synaptic vesicles. The synaptic junction has a rather wide cleft and an obvious postsynaptic density.
Capsicum, also known as red pepper or chili pepper, is an herb. The fruit of the capsicum plant is used to make medicine. Capsicum is used for various problems with digestion including upset stomach, intestinal gas, stomach pain, diarrhea, and cramps. It is also used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels including poor circulation, excessive blood clotting, high cholesterol, and preventing heart disease.
Medical Definition of PEPPER. 1. a: a woody Indian vine of the genus Piper (P. nigrum) that is widely cultivated in the tropics for its red berries from which black pepper and white pepper are prepared b (1) : black pepper (2) : white pepper.2. : capsicum 2.efinition of PEPPER. 1. a: either of two pungent products from the fruit of an Indian plant (Piper nigrum) that are used chiefly as condiments: (1) : black pepper (2) : white pepper.