Synapses Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the presynaptic neuron?
A
neuron along which the impulse has arrived
2
Q
What is the synaptic cleft?
A
The gap which separates the axon of one neuron from the dendrite of the next neuron
3
Q
What is the postsynaptic neuron?
A
it is the neuron that receives the neurotransmitter
4
Q
What are synaptic vesicles?
A
vesicles containing neurotransmitters. the vesicles fuse with the presynaptic membrane and release their contents into the synaptic cleft
5
Q
Example of excitatory neurotransmitters?
A
Acetylcholine
6
Q
Example of an Inhibitory neurotransmitters?
A
GABA
