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.
A pungent alkaloid, C18H27NO3, derived from certain capsicums that is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes and is used in some topical pain relievers and in pepper sprays. [ 1 Alteration (perhaps influenced by Latin capsa, box) of earlier capsicin : capsic(um) + -in.]