Animal Physiology: Locomotion, Senses, Nervous and Chemical Coordination
Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on
Synaptic vesicles are found in ______
$$\large\textbf{Correct Option: A}$$
$$\textbf{Solution}$$
Option A) $$\textbf{Presynaptic neuron}$$
$$\bullet$$ Synaptic vesicles (SVs) are small, electron-lucent vesicles that are clustered at presynaptic terminals which store neurotransmitters and release them by calcium-triggered exocytosis.
$$\bullet$$ Vesicles play an important role in propagating nerve impulses between neurons.
$$\bullet$$ The area in the axon that holds groups of vesicles is said to be the axon terminal.
Option B) $$\textbf{Postsynaptic neuron}$$
$$\bullet$$ Postsynaptic neuron has the receptors which receive the neurotransmitter.
Option C) $$\textbf{Synaptic cleft}$$
$$\bullet$$ Synaptic cleft is the empty area present between the two neurons.
Hence the correct answer is A) $$\textbf{Presynaptic neuron}$$
Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on
A diagram showing axon terminal and synapse is given. Identify correctly at least two of A-C.
Write short note on synapse.
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
The one way or unidirectional transmission of nerve cells is due to