Synapse Parts + Function Flashcards
1
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Synaptic Cleft
A
- Space between neurons that helps nerve impulse pass from one neuron to the other
2
Q
Synaptic Terminal
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- Release transmitter substances into synaptic cleft
3
Q
Neurotransmitter Vesicles
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- Essential for propagating nerve impulses between neurons
4
Q
Neurotransmitter Receptors
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- Transmit the actions of bound neurotransmitters, thus enabling cell-to-cell communication in the nervous system
