When an action potential reaches the presynaptic terminal, neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft, travel across the gap, and attach to receptors on the postsynaptic side.

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  Action potentials and synapses - Queensland Brain Institute

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• neurotransmitter concept
• receptor concept