Synapses
Information from one neuron flows to another neuron across a the synapse. The synapse contains a small gap separating neurons.
The synapse consists of:
During the synapse, Acetycholine messengers are released.
Postsynapse, Cholinesterase is released, ending the effects of Acetycholine
The synapse consists of:
- a presynaptic ending that contains neurotransmitters, mitochondria and other cell organelles
- a synaptic cleft or space between the presynaptic and postsynaptic endings.
- a postsynaptic ending that contains receptor sites for neurotransmitters
During the synapse, Acetycholine messengers are released.
Postsynapse, Cholinesterase is released, ending the effects of Acetycholine