Question

The chemical synapse is bounded by the ________ neuron, from which neurotransmitters are released across the synaptic cleft, to the ________ neuron, where the receptors for that neurotransmitter are located.

Answer 1

The chemical synapse is bounded by the presynaptic neuron,from which neurotransmitters are released across the synaptic cleft, to the postsynaptic neuron where the receptors for that neurotransmitters are located.

Explanation:

Synapse is the junction between two neurons.

Typically a synapse involves junction between an axon terminal of one neuron  called presynaptic neuron .and dendrites of a second neuron , known as post synaptic neuron.

Synapses can be of two types: A chemical synapse and an electrical synapse.

Electrical synapse involves , action potential  conducts directly between adjacent cells through structures called gap junctions.

A chemical synapse involves chemicals called neurotransmitters for the transmission of action potential.