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Where does synaptic transmission occur?
Where does synaptic transmission occur?
- In the cell nucleus
- In the synaptic cleft (correct)
- In the cell membrane
- In the mitochondria
What is the main function of a synapse?
What is the main function of a synapse?
- Maintain cell structure
- Regulate cell division
- Produce energy for the neuron
- Facilitate communication between neurons (correct)
What happens at the synapse during synaptic transmission?
What happens at the synapse during synaptic transmission?
- Neurons divide and multiply
- The electrical charge of the neuron increases
- Synaptic vesicles shrink in size
- Neurotransmitters are released and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron (correct)
Study Notes
Synaptic Transmission
- Synaptic transmission occurs at the synapse, a small gap between the terminal end of one neuron and the beginning of another.
Function of a Synapse
- The main function of a synapse is to allow neurons to communicate with each other, enabling the transmission of information between them.
Synaptic Transmission Process
- During synaptic transmission, the neuron that sends the signal (presynaptic neuron) releases chemical messengers called neurotransmitters into the synapse.
- The neurotransmitters then bind to specific receptors on the surface of the receiving neuron (postsynaptic neuron), generating a signal that can be either excitatory or inhibitory.
- The sum of the signals received by the postsynaptic neuron determines whether an action potential is generated, allowing the transmission of information to continue.
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Test your knowledge about synapses and synaptic transmission with this quiz. Explore the main functions of a synapse and understand what occurs during synaptic transmission.
