The Gap Between the Transmitting and Receiving Neurons in a Chemical

question 67

Multiple Choice

The gap between the transmitting and receiving neurons in a chemical synapse is known as the

• A)synaptic vesicle.
• B)ion channel.
• C)gap junction.
• D)synaptic cleft.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

Cell membrane that encloses the cytoplasm; separates a cell from its external environment.

Cilia

Singular cilium. Short, hairlike structures that project from the plasma membrane of some eukaryotic cells. Motile types often occur in clumps that beat in unison.

Flagella

Long, whip-like structures that protrude from the cell body of certain organisms, used for movement.

Selectively Permeable

A characteristic of cell membranes that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it by means of active or passive transport, while blocking others.