10.6 Structure and Function of Synapses 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyCellular processesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: MollyCreated on: 10-03-14 12:20 What is a synapse The point where the axon of a neurone connects with the dendrite of another with an effector. 1 of 5 What is the synaptic cleft? It is the gap between 2 neurones. 2 of 5 What is the presynaptic neurone? The neurone that sends the neurotransmitter. 3 of 5 What is the postsynaptic neurone? The neurone that receives the neurotransmitter. 4 of 5 Describe what happens when a neurotransmitter is released from the vesicle? It diffuses across to the post-synaptic neurone, which posesses receptor molecles on its membrane to receive it. 5 of 5
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