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    General Structure of a Neuron Synapse

    Author: Scott A. Sheffield MS

    Last update: Oct 4th, 2022

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    A image descriptionsynapse is a junction formed between two neurons, which allows the cells to communicate.

    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons (presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons) showing the basic structures
    An image showing the synapse between 2 neurons (presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons) showing the basic structures, the synapse is labeled
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    • The neuron approaching the synapse is called the image descriptionpresynaptic neuron.
    An image showing the synapse between 2 neurons (presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons) showing the basic structures, the synapse is labeled
    An image showing the synapse between 2 neurons (presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons) showing the basic structures, presynaptic neuron and the synapse are labeled
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    • On the other side of the synapse is the image descriptionpostsynaptic neuron.
    An image showing the synapse between 2 neurons (presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons) showing the basic structures, presynaptic neuron and the synapse are labeled
    An image showing the synapse between 2 neurons (presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons) showing the basic structures, presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons and the synapse are labeled
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    • At the synapse, the presynaptic neuron image descriptionsends (or transmits) chemical or electrical signals to the postsynaptic neuron.

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    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the signals from presynaptic neurons moving to the synapse through the axon
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the signals from presynaptic neurons moving to the synapse through the axon
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the signals from presynaptic neurons moving to the synapse through the axon
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the signals from presynaptic neurons moving to the synapse through the axon
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the signals from presynaptic neurons moving to the synapse through the axon
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the signals from presynaptic neurons moving to the synapse through the axon
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the signals from presynaptic neurons moving to the synapse through the axon
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the signals from presynaptic neurons moving to the synapse through the axon
    • The signals image descriptionreceived by the postsynaptic neuron produce either an inhibitory or image descriptionexcititory repsonse.
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing stimulation process in the synapse area after the action potential reached
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing stimulation process in the synapse area after the action potential reached
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing stimulation process in the synapse area after the action potential reached
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing stimulation process in the synapse area after the action potential reached
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing stimulation process in the synapse area after the action potential reached
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing stimulation process in the synapse area after the action potential reached
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
    An image of a synapse between 2 neurons showing the response of the postsynaptic neuron after the action potential reached the synapse
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