5. The Binding Process: When the sending neuron releases across the synaptic gap, the fit into receptors like a Nt’s Nt’s key fits in a lock. 6. Stopping the Process: When the next neuron creates an action potential (after enough have attached to receptors) Nt’s the are stopped in one of three ways. Nt’s Diffusion: simple diffusion causes neurotransmitters to be removed from the synaptic cleft • Reuptake: neurotransmitters can be actively transported into the presynaptic neuron to be • repackaged into synaptic vesicles (from whence they came), or transported to glia to be metabolized as fuel. Enzymes: through hydrolysis enzymes break down neurotransmitters and clear them from the • synapse
5. The Binding Process: When the sending neuron releases Nt’s across the synaptic gap, the Nt’s fit into receptors like a key fits in a lock. 6. Stopping the Process: When the next neuron creates an action potential (after enough Nt’s have attached to receptors) the Nt’s are stopped in one of three ways. • Diffusion: simple diffusion causes neurotransmitters to be removed from the synaptic cleft • Reuptake: neurotransmitters can be actively transported into the presynaptic neuron to be repackaged into synaptic vesicles (from whence they came), or transported to glia to be metabolized as fuel. • Enzymes: through hydrolysis enzymes break down neurotransmitters and clear them from the synapse
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