Question
The specific receptors for neurotransmitters in a synapse are present on :
NEET
Zoology
Neural Control and Coordination
2026
NEET 2026 (Cancelled)
NEET Zoology Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Schwann cell
- B. Pre-synaptic membrane
- C. Myelin sheath
- D. Post-synaptic membrane
Answer
D. Post-synaptic membrane
Step-by-step solution
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
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