Chemical Synapses Quiz

They involve the release of electrical signals

They release neurotransmitters from the postsynaptic neuron

They allow for simple synaptic integration

They have a large gap called the synaptic cleft (correct)

The presynaptic neuron synthesizes neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft

The postsynaptic neuron releases neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft

An action potential triggers the release of neurotransmitters from vesicles into the synaptic cleft (correct)

Neurotransmitters are broken down by enzymes in the synaptic cleft

To increase the size of the synaptic cleft

To allow the postsynaptic neuron to receive input from multiple presynaptic neurons (correct)

To decrease the amount of neurotransmitters released by the presynaptic neuron

To prevent the postsynaptic neuron from generating an action potential