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A synapse is the meeting point between two neurones, for example sensory neurone and relay neurone. The synaptic cleft (gap) is the gap between the neurones, across which a neurotransmitter diffuses to pass the impulse from one neurone to the next.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoi have been trying to work that out. my a level Biology book requires an understanding of the differences, but they seem so physiologically simillar. for this reason i would say that the difference lies in the function; a synapse triggers the depolarisation, and subsequent action potential in another (postsynaptic neurone) whereas a neuromuscular junction causes a contraction of a motor unit in a muscle. another thing is that both cause a depolarisation, of the postsynaptic membrane or the sarcomella, but only in neuromuscular junctions does this depolarisation travel down invaginations in the membrane, called T systems. this allows for the depolarisation to reach far into the muscle fibres and cause a stronger contraction, using more of the filaments available. finally, only neuromuscular junctions have specialised endoplasmic reticulum that are involved in the effect. synapses just need the depolarisation of the cell surface membrane to cause an excitatory postsynaptic potential
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∙ 14y agoSynpase, synaptic gap, and synaptic cleft are often used interchangeably to mean the space between two neurons where chemicals (neurotransmitters) are released from one cell (pre-synaptic) and received by another (post-synaptic).
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Gap between nerve cells?
SynapseSynapse.The gap between the axon of one nerve cell and the dendrite of another nerve cell is called the synapse. Synapses are the space into which neurotransmitters are released from the axon to act on the dendrite, and thus transmit a signal between neurons.If the axon and the dendrite are from the same cell (i.e., the neuron is making a synapse with itself), this gap is called an autapse ("auto-synapse").Synapsea synapseA synapse or synaptic gap.Its a cool name.Neat huh?synapseSynapseSynapse
What is the gap between a dendrite and an axon tip called?
synaptic gap
what are the differences between pre-synaptic and post-synaptic neuron?
Yes. A synapse by definition is the space (gap) between one neurons terminal buton and another neurons dendrites. So, the neuron with the terminal buton end is known as the pre-synaptic neuron and the neuron after the synapse is known as the post-synaptic neuron.
How does an impulse cross a synaptic gap between two nerve cells?
Neurotransmitters send the impulse across the synapse
Why is the synapse not a structural feature of a neuron?
Because it is a small gap between the axon of one neuron and the receiving dendrite of another neuron.
Gap between nerve cells?
SynapseSynapse.The gap between the axon of one nerve cell and the dendrite of another nerve cell is called the synapse. Synapses are the space into which neurotransmitters are released from the axon to act on the dendrite, and thus transmit a signal between neurons.If the axon and the dendrite are from the same cell (i.e., the neuron is making a synapse with itself), this gap is called an autapse ("auto-synapse").Synapsea synapseA synapse or synaptic gap.Its a cool name.Neat huh?synapseSynapseSynapse
What is the gap between a dendrite and an axon tip called?
synaptic gap
What is the junction point between neurons?
A synapse is the junction or a point of close contact between two neurons.
Where does a synapse occur?
Synapses occur at synaptic cleft (or also called as "synaptic gap"). The location of "synaptic cleft" depends on the types of synapses:axo-dendritic synapse : between axons and dendritesaxo-somatic synapse : between axons and cell bodiesaxo-axonic synapse : between axons and axonsdendro-denritic syanpse : between dendrites and dendrites
What is the name of the gap between the transmitting and receiving neuron in a chemical synapse?
synaptic cleft
what are the differences between pre-synaptic and post-synaptic neuron?
Yes. A synapse by definition is the space (gap) between one neurons terminal buton and another neurons dendrites. So, the neuron with the terminal buton end is known as the pre-synaptic neuron and the neuron after the synapse is known as the post-synaptic neuron.
What word is used to describe a gap between two neurones?
The term used to describe the gap between two neurons is synapse, or synaptic junction.
Which is the space that separates two neurons?
Synapses
What is the space between 2 neurons where electrical and chemical signals jump from neuron neuron?
It's a 'bridge' where the neurotransmitters jump from one neuron to the other. It is called synapse. This is a simple notion that I have about this subject. For a complete review involving this part of the brain and how it works see the link to "Neuron" below.
How does an impulse cross a synaptic gap between two nerve cells?
Neurotransmitters send the impulse across the synapse
Space through which a nervous impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another?
The synaptic gap, also called the synapse.
What is the space between two neurons called?
The space between the ending of one neuron and the communication with the next neuron is called the synapse, or sometimes it is called the synaptic gap or synaptic cleft. But synapse is the common term.
