Explain what happens at a synapse with the use of a labelled diagram

The electrical signal arrives at the first neuron. Neurotransmitters are released into cleft.They diffuse across the cleft and bind to receptors on the 2nd neuron.Electrical impulse is generated in second neuron.Chemicals are broken down or taken up by re uptake channels.Can draw a diagram on the whiteboard

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