Question
Biology Question on human nervous system
Synaptic vesicle is found in
A
pre synaptic neuron
B
post synaptic neuron
C
synaptic cleft.
D
none of the above
Answer
pre synaptic neuron
Explanation
Solution
A generalized synapse consists of a bulbous expansion of a nerve terminal called a pre synaptic knob lying close to the membrane of a dendrite.
The cytoplasm of the synaptic knob contains mitochondria, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, microfilaments and numerous synaptic vesicles.
The synaptic cleft is a gap between, pre synaptic membrane of synaptic knob and post synaptic membrane of dendrite.