Asked by Ryann Goodsell on May 12, 2024
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The figure illustrates events at a chemical synapse. What does "A" represent?
A) Postsynaptic membrane
B) Synaptic cleft
C) Synaptic vesicle
D) Voltage-gated Ca2+ channel
E) Presynaptic terminal
Voltage-Gated Channel
A type of ion channel that opens or closes in response to changes in the electrical potential across the cell membrane.
Synaptic Vesicle
A small, spherical structure found within nerve cells, containing neurotransmitters that are released during synaptic transmission.
Chemical Synapse
A junction between two nerve cells where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals.
- Gain insight into the composition and operational mechanisms of chemical synapses.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the composition and operational mechanisms of chemical synapses.
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