Neural Transmission

Question 1

1)

Answer 1

Presynaptic neurons become activated

Question 2

2)

Answer 2

Action potential is generated and moves down to the axon terminals

Question 3

3)

Answer 3

Synaptic vessels attach to the axon terminal membrane and release neurotransmitters into the synaptic gap

Question 4

4)

Answer 4

Neurotransmitters cross the synaptic gap and attach to receptor sites in the dendrites of the postsynaptic neuron

Question 5

5)

Answer 5

Neurotransmitters detach from the receptor sites and are reabsorbed by presynaptic neurons for reuse (reuptake)