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Presynaptic vs Postsynaptic - What's the difference?

presynaptic | postsynaptic |

In cytology terms the difference between presynaptic and postsynaptic

is that presynaptic is in a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft while postsynaptic is in a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft by the presynaptic neuron.

presynaptic

English

Adjective

  • (cytology) in a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft

    • postsynaptic

    English

    Adjective

  • (cytology) in a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft by the presynaptic neuron