Ch. 12 Nervous System Flashcards by Shigeko Calos-Nakano

Q

What is the Synapse?

A

Area where a neuron communicates with another cell

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What are the 3 components of the cell interface?

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Synaptic cleft: small gap that separates presynaptic membrane and postsynaptic membrane
Presynaptic cell: neuron that sends message
Postsynaptic cell: cell that receives message

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