Synapses Flashcards
1
Q
What is a synapse?
A
Occur when an axon meets a dendrite or an effector
Consist of presynaptic membrane, synaptic cleft and post synaptic membrane
Cleft approx 20nm bridged by neurotransmitter e.g. acetylcholine (acH
2
Q
What is a cholinergic synapse?
A
A synapse that uses acteycholine
