Question

In relation to neural transmission, what is happening during binding?

a. Neurotransmitters attach themselves to cell bodies.
b. Neurotransmitters travel from the axon to the axon terminals.
c. Neurotransmitters attach to the axon terminals.
d. Neurotransmitters attach to dendrite receptor sites.

Answer 1

During binding in neural transmission, neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft and bind with corresponding receptors on the dendrite of an adjacent neuron. This allows the nerve impulse to travel through the receiving neuron.

Step-by-step explanation:

During binding in neural transmission, neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft. They then travel across the synaptic cleft and bind with corresponding receptors on the dendrite of an adjacent neuron. The receptors, which are proteins on the cell surface, have different shapes that match different neurotransmitters. This binding allows the nerve impulse to travel through the receiving neuron.