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Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Term given to negatively changed ions
Synaptic Cleft
The narrow gap between the terminal end of a neuron and the neighboring neuron or muscle cell, across which neurotransmitters can send signals.
Postsynaptic Membrane
The region of a synapse that receives and responds to neurotransmitter from another neuron.
Receptors
Proteins on the surface of cells that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response within the cell.
Muscle Fiber
A single muscle cell, known for its elongated shape, which contracts to produce bodily movements.
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