Making Connections: The Synapse

Question 1

Dendrites

Answer 1

Bring information to the cell body and axons take information away from the cell body.

Question 2

Synapse

Answer 2

Is where information from one neuron flows to another neuron across. Contains a small gap separating neurons. Consists of…
1. presynaptic ending that contains neurotransmitters, mitochondria and other cell organelles
2. a postsynaptic ending that contains receptor sites for neurotransmitters
3. a synaptic cleft or space between the presynaptic and postsynaptic endings.

Question 3

Types of Synapses

Answer 3

1. Axodendritic Synapse
2. Axosomatic Synapse
3. Axoaxonic Synapse