Synaptic transmission 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? BiologyHuman, animal and plant physiologyA2/A-levelAQA Created by: JamesCreated on: 16-04-13 09:28 The junction between a neurone and an effector cell/neurone Synapse 1 of 8 The tiny gap between the cells at a synapse Synaptic cleft 2 of 8 The presynaptic knob is a swelling located where Presynaptic neurone 3 of 8 The synaptic vesicles (found within the synaptic knob) contains what Neurotransmitters 4 of 8 When an action potential reaches the end of a neurone the neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft where do they diffuse to Postsynaptic membrane 5 of 8 Synapses make sure the impulses are Unidirectional 6 of 8 The neurotransmitters are either taken back into the presynaptic neurone or broken down by Enzymes 7 of 8 ACh transmits the nerve impulse across a Cholinergic Synapse 8 of 8
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