NEET Zoology Synaptic Transmission MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about synaptic transmission is correct?
Neurotransmitters are released from the pre-synaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft.
Electrical synapses are slower than chemical synapses in impulse transmission.
Ion channels open only in the pre-synaptic neuron during synaptic transmission.
The new potential in the post-synaptic neuron is always excitatory.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Neurotransmitters are indeed released from the pre-synaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft, where they bind to receptors on the post-synaptic membrane. This process can result in either excitatory or inhibitory potentials, depending on the neurotransmitter.
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