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Quiz: Role of Neurotransmitters in Synaptic Transmission

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)

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Building on what you've learned about neurones and synapses, let's test your knowledge of the role of neurotransmitters in synaptic transmission!

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What is the main role of a neurotransmitter in synaptic transmission?

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Which of the following are examples of neurotransmitters? (Select all that apply)

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Neurotransmitters are released by the {{blank0}} neurone and bind to receptors on the {{blank1}} neurone.

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What happens to neurotransmitters after they bind to the receptors on the postsynaptic neurone?

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Which of the following processes occur during synaptic transmission? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} triggers the release of neurotransmitters by opening {{blank1}} channels in the presynaptic neurone.

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What is the synaptic cleft?

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