In a typical chemical synapse between two neurons, the neuron from which the nerve impulse arrives is called the presynaptic neuron. The neuron to which the neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) bind is called the postsynaptic neuron.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Pommy The term pommy, often shortened to pom, is commonly used by speakers of Australia, New Zealand, and sometimes speakers of South Africa as well as Afrikaans.It was originally a derogatory term; in 2006 the Australian Advertising Standards Board ruled that it is now not offensive. false etymology (or backronym) popularly believed in Australia and New Zealand is that 'Pom' originated as an acronym for prisoner of (his/her) majesty, prisoner of mother England.
Pomeranian. The Pomeranian (also known as the Pom, Toy German Spitz, Deutscher Zwergspitz, or Zwers) descends from sled dogs of Greenland. Pomerania is a district directly south of the Baltic Sea spanning modern day Germany and Poland, where the majority of the Pomeranian s development was done in the 8th century.It was bred for a thick coat and small size, but still weighed 9-14 kg (20-30 lbs) when imported to England.he Pomeranian was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1900 and since then has continued to shrink in size and develop a more 'powder-puff' appearance. Today it is a popular pet and show dog and the smallest breed of Northern origin.