Neurotransmitters are Chemicals That Attach to Receptors on the Postsynaptic

Question

Neurotransmitters are chemicals that attach to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron.

Accepted Answer

This is a true statement. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are released by the presynaptic neuron into the synapse (the small gap between the presynaptic neuron and the postsynaptic neuron). These chemicals then attach to specific receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, causing changes in its electrical activity and ultimately either amplifying or inhibiting the signal being transmitted along the neural pathway.