Match each term with its definition or description.
-Tiny bulge at the end of the presynaptic cell
A)Presynaptic cell
B)Neurotransmitter
C)Postsynaptic cell
D)Synaptic knob
E)Electrical synapse
F)Chemical synapse
G)Synaptic cleft

Question

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Synaptic knob is the tiny bulge at the end of the presynaptic cell that stores and releases neurotransmitters.

Answer: A
 Presynaptic cell is the nerve cell that releases neurotransmitters into the synapse.

Answer: B
 Neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that transmits signals across the synapse from the presynaptic cell to the postsynaptic cell.

Answer: C
 Postsynaptic cell is the nerve cell that receives the neurotransmitter signal and generates a response.

Answer: G
 Synaptic cleft is the tiny gap between the presynaptic and postsynaptic cell where the neurotransmitter signal is transmitted.

Answer: E
 Electrical synapse is a direct connection between the presynaptic and postsynaptic cell that allows for the flow of electrical current between the cells.

Answer: F
 Chemical synapse is a synapse that uses neurotransmitters to transmit signals between the presynaptic and postsynaptic cell.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description