Neurotransmitters are Released in a Synapse and Bind To

Question

Neurotransmitters are released in a synapse and bind to:
A)presynaptic terminals.
B)the synaptic cleft.
C)the base of the axon.
D)receptors on the postsynaptic neuron.

Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitters are released from the presynaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft, where they can bind to specific receptors on the postsynaptic neuron. This binding triggers a response in the postsynaptic neuron, either exciting or inhibiting its activity. So, the correct choice is D - receptors on the postsynaptic neuron.