Describe the process of synaptic transmission

An electrical signal reaches the end of a neuron, causing vesicles containing neurotransmitters to move towards and fuse with the pre-synaptic membrane, releasing the neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. The neurotransmitters move across the synapse and bind to receptors on the post-synaptic membrane, causing an electrical signal in the neuron.

Answered by Niamh M. Psychology tutor

1183 Views

See similar Psychology GCSE tutors

Related Psychology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Describe and evaluate the independent groups design when designing a research study (6).


Define 'psychotic symptom' and 'unusual perceptual experience', and outline the main differences between them.


How does Classical conditioning work?


Describe one characteristic of each of the stages from Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences