The Receptors Embedded in the Plasma Membrane of a Postsynaptic

question 64

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The receptors embedded in the plasma membrane of a postsynaptic neuron are protein molecules.

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Definitions:

Pinocytosis

Process by which vesicle formation brings macromolecules into the cell.

Exocytosis

Process in which an intracellular vesicle fuses with the plasma membrane so that the vesicle’s contents are released outside the cell.

Endocytosis

Process by which substances are moved into the cell from the environment; includes phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis.

Diffusion

The passive movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.