Human Nervous System and Sense Organs Mechanism

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What is the function of a presynaptic neuron?

Space between two communicating cells

Junction site between neurons

Receiving cell

Firing neuron that releases neurotransmitters (correct)

Which part of the synapse is the space where communication occurs between two neurons?

Postsynaptic neuron

Presynaptic neuron

Synaptic cleft (correct)

Neurotransmitter

What is the function of a postsynaptic neuron?

Chemical junction site between neurons

Receiving cell that responds to neurotransmitters (correct)

Electrical transmission between cells

Non-direct touching of other cells

Which type of synapse involves ions flowing directly between cells?

Electrical synapse Signup and view all the answers

What do mechanoreceptors respond to?

Mechanical forces like pressure and vibration Signup and view all the answers

Which receptor type is crucial for the sense of touch?

Mechanoreceptor Signup and view all the answers

Where are most mechanoreceptors found?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the neuron releases neurotransmitters at a synapse?

Presynaptic neuron Signup and view all the answers

What is the space between the two communicating neurons called?

Synaptic cleft Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a postsynaptic neuron at a synapse?

Receive neurotransmitters released by the presynaptic neuron Signup and view all the answers

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What is the function of a presynaptic neuron?

Which part of the synapse is the space where communication occurs between two neurons?

What is the function of a postsynaptic neuron?

Which type of synapse involves ions flowing directly between cells?

What do mechanoreceptors respond to?

Which receptor type is crucial for the sense of touch?

Where are most mechanoreceptors found?

Which part of the neuron releases neurotransmitters at a synapse?

What is the space between the two communicating neurons called?

What is the main function of a postsynaptic neuron at a synapse?

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