The specific receptors for neurotransmitters in a synapse are present on :

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Neurotransmitters are released from the synaptic vesicles of the pre-synaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft. These neurotransmitters bind to specific receptors present on the post-synaptic membrane. This binding opens ion channels, generating a new action potential in the post-synaptic neuron. Answer: Post-synaptic membrane