synapse [FBbt_00005114]
The structural contact that is the site of transmission between neurons, identified by a presynaptic ribbon and synaptic vesicles as the input element and one or (usually) more postsynaptic elements with various specializations (membrane densities, cisternae, etc.).
synapse
ID: FBbt_00005114
Nervous system
The structural contact that is the site of transmission between neurons, identified by a presynaptic ribbon and synaptic vesicles as the input element and one or (usually) more postsynaptic elements with various specializations (membrane densities, cisternae, etc.).
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- is part of: neuron
Parts of synapse (8 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| bouton | Nervous_system | |
| end plate | Nervous_system | |
| t-bar | Nervous_system | |
| type II bouton | Nervous_system | |
| type III bouton | Nervous_system |
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