Synaptic Transmission

Question 1

Where does the action potential come down to from the axon?

Answer 1

Terminal

Question 2

Where do the vesicles full of neurotransmitters move to?

Answer 2

Edge of the cell and release neurotransmitters into the gap

Question 3

Where do the neurotransmitters drift to?

Answer 3

Drift across the gap and bond to receptor (lock and key mechanism)

Question 4

When does the action potential/nerve impulse start on the next cell?

Answer 4

When enough of the neurotransmitters are bonded to receptor

Question 5

What happens to used/excess neurotransmitters?

Answer 5

Reabsorbed to pre-synaptic membrane