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BeauThe surface on a neuron that discharges synaptic vesicles is the axon terminal. This is where neurotransmitters are released into the synapse to communicate with other neurons or target cells. The release of neurotransmitters is triggered by an action potential traveling down the axon.
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When an action potential passes over the surface of synaptic knob the contents of vesicles is released in the presence of?
When an action potential reaches the synaptic knob, calcium ions rush into the neuron. This influx of calcium triggers the fusion of synaptic vesicles with the presynaptic membrane, leading to the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. The neurotransmitters can then bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, influencing its activity.
A molecule that is released from synaptic vesicles and serves as the means of communication from one neuron to the next or from a neuron to an effector cell?
Neurotransmitter.
Where do synaptic vesicles discharge their contents by exocytosis?
Synaptic vesicles discharge their contents by exocytosis into the synaptic cleft, which is the small gap between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron. This allows for neurotransmitters to be released and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, transmitting signals between neurons.
What region of the cell secretes neurotransmitters?
Neurotransmitters are typically synthesized and stored in the synaptic vesicles of the presynaptic terminal, which is located at the end of the neuron. When an action potential arrives, these vesicles release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft to communicate with the postsynaptic neuron.
What does the synaptic knobs of the presynaptic neuron contain synaptic vesicles loaded with?
To provide energy for the re-combination of Choline and ethanoic acid, to form Acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is used as a neurotransmitter, and gets broken down after its reached the sodium channels' receptors on the post-synaptic membrane by acetylcholinease.
