Neuroscience: Synaptic Transmission

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What is the specialized structure where most communication between neurons occurs?

  • Neuronal gap
  • Axonal bridge
  • Synapse (correct)
  • Neuronal junction

What is the name of the space separating two neurons at the synapse?

  • Neuronal divide
  • Synaptic junction
  • Synaptic cleft (correct)
  • Microspace

What is the term for the neuron that receives the signal in a synapse?

  • Postsynaptic neuron (correct)
  • Neuronal transmitter
  • Presynaptic neuron
  • Neuronal receiver

What are the chemical signals called that are packaged into vesicles in the presynaptic neuron?

<p>Neurotransmitters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the vesicles to release their contents into the synaptic cleft?

<p>Electrical signal called action potential (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an action potential occurs in the presynaptic neuron?

<p>Vesicles fuse with presynaptic membrane and release contents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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