Question

Identify components of the synapse, including neurotransmitters, pre-synaptic membrane, post-synaptic membrane, synaptic cleft, terminal bouton, and synaptic vesicles.

A. Neurotransmitters are stored in the synaptic cleft, the pre-synaptic membrane receives signals, and the post-synaptic membrane releases neurotransmitters.
B. Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles, the pre-synaptic membrane releases signals, and the post-synaptic membrane receives neurotransmitters.
C. Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles, the pre-synaptic membrane releases neurotransmitters, and the post-synaptic membrane receives signals.
D. Neurotransmitters are stored in the synaptic cleft, the pre-synaptic membrane releases neurotransmitters, and the post-synaptic membrane receives signals.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option C: Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles, the pre-synaptic membrane releases neurotransmitters, and the post-synaptic membrane receives signals.

Step-by-step explanation:

The components of a synapse include the neurotransmitters, which are stored in synaptic vesicles within the terminal bouton or axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron. The pre-synaptic membrane is where the synaptic vesicles release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft upon receiving an action potential. The neurotransmitters then travel across the synaptic cleft and bind to corresponding receptors on the post-synaptic membrane, which receives the signals from the neurotransmitters.

Therefore, the correct answer to the student's question is: Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles, the pre-synaptic membrane releases neurotransmitters, and the post-synaptic membrane receives signals. This corresponds to Option C.