Synapses

• Define synapse


  A gap between two neurons
• Label the diagram of a synapse?

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• 1. What is released when an electrical signal is detected in the presynaptic?

  Neurotransmitter
• 2. What does the neurotransmitter bind to after it diffuses to the post synaptic neuron?

  Receptor
• 3. What does this cause?

  A new electrical signal to be sent