Question

at a synapse, the neuron that releases the neurotransmitter (sends the signal) is the _________ and the neuron that responds to the neurotransmitter (receives the signal) is the ________

multiple choice

presynaptic neuron; postsynaptic neuron

oligodendrocyte: schwann cell

postsynaptic neuron, presynaptic neuron

schwann cell; oligodendrocyte

Explanation:

At a synapse, the presynaptic neuron releases neurotransmitters (sends the signal), and the postsynaptic neuron responds to the neurotransmitter (receives the signal). Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells are glial cells (not neurons involved in synaptic signaling). The order in the third option is reversed.

Answer:

presynaptic neuron; postsynaptic neuron