postsynaptic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of postsynaptic
1905–10; post- + synaptic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
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
The neurotransmitter diffuses across the synaptic cleft and binds to receptor proteins on the postsynaptic membrane.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
In an electrical synapse, the presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes are very close together and are actually physically connected by channel proteins forming gap junctions.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
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