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Quiz: Structure and Function of Synapses

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

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Building on what you've learned about nerve conduction, let's test your knowledge of synapses!

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What is the main function of a synapse?

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Which of the following are parts of a synapse? (Select all that apply)

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Neurotransmitters are released from the {{blank0}} terminal of the presynaptic neurone and bind to receptors on the {{blank1}} membrane.

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What triggers the release of neurotransmitters from synaptic vesicles?

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What happens when neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane? (Select all that apply)

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The removal of neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft is called {{blank0}}.

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What type of process occurs at a synapse?

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Which processes help terminate the signal at a synapse? (Select all that apply)

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