Question

multiple choice question
neurotransmitters diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to ______ in the postsynaptic neurons membrane.
o dendrites
o axons
o receptors
o effectors

Explanation:

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers. They cross the synaptic cleft and bind to specific sites on the postsynaptic neuron's membrane called receptors to transmit the neural signal. Dendrites receive signals but not the direct binding - site for neurotransmitters. Axons transmit signals away from the neuron cell body. Effectors are part of the response system in the body, not related to neurotransmitter - binding in the postsynaptic membrane.

Answer:

C. receptors