postsynaptic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of postsynaptic
1905–10; post- + synaptic ( def. )
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"These data suggest that the postsynaptic density in autism spectrum disorder patients is relatively similar to that in the prenatal or neonatal period compared to healthy subjects," the researchers write in the study.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2024
The neurotransmitter diffuses across the synaptic cleft and binds to ligand-gated ion channels in the postsynaptic membrane, resulting in a localized depolarization or hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic neuron.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Figure 9.3 The distance between the presynaptic cell and the postsynaptic cell—called the synaptic gap—is very small and allows for rapid diffusion of the neurotransmitter.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Once neurotransmission has occurred, the neurotransmitter must be removed from the synaptic cleft so the postsynaptic membrane can “reset” and be ready to receive another signal.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Through binding to postsynaptic receptors, the neurotransmitter can cause excitatory or inhibitory postsynaptic potentials by depolarizing or hyperpolarizing, respectively, the postsynaptic membrane.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
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