Cellular component - Postsynaptic cell membrane
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Definition
In a chemical synapse, specialized area of the membrane that receives a signal (binds neurotransmitter) from the presynaptic cell and responds via depolarization or hyperpolarization. The postsynaptic membrane is separated from the presynaptic membrane by the synaptic cleft.
Synonyms
Postsynaptic membrane
Category
› Cellular component