MCQ
Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on:
  • A
    Pre-synaptic membrane
  • B
    Post-synaptic membrane
  • C
    Tips of axon
  • D
    Membrane of synaptic vesicles

Answer

B. Post-synaptic membrane
Explanation:
Neuro transmitter is a chemical substance responsible for transmission of nerve impulse across synapse. It is released by synaptic vesicle into the synaptic cleft. Neuro transmitter binds with protein receptor molecule present on post synaptic membrane causing its depolarisation and generation of action potential.

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