Asked by Anna-Maria Lambusta on Jul 10, 2024
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The action potential causes neurotransmitters to be released into the ________.
A) myelin sheath
B) axon
C) synapse
D) synaptic vesicle
Synapse
A synapse is the junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle, where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted.
- Describe the process of synaptic transmission and the function of neurotransmitters.
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Jigar PatelJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The synapse is the gap between the pre-synaptic neuron (sending neuron) and post-synaptic neuron (receiving neuron). When an action potential reaches the end of the pre-synaptic neuron, it causes the release of neurotransmitters from the synaptic vesicles into the synapse, which then bind to receptors on the post-synaptic neuron and trigger a new action potential.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the process of synaptic transmission and the function of neurotransmitters.