At the terminal end of the axon is a branched structure with ends called synaptic knobs. From this structure chemical signals can be sent to neighboring neurons. Transmission of nerve impulse along the axon
When an action potential reaches the axon terminal of a motor neuron, vesicles carrying neurotransmitters (mostly acetylcholine) are exocytosed and the contents are released into the neuromuscular junction.These neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane and lead to its depolarization.he small depolarization associated with the release of acetylcholine from one synaptic vesicle is called a miniature end-plate potential (MEPP). MEPPs are additive and lead to a greater depolarization of the postsynaptic membrane and become end plate potentials (EPPs).
1 The part of the synapse that belongs to the receiving neuron is called the postsynaptic membrane. 2  The space between the two is called the synaptic cleft. 3  It is approximately 20 nm wide (20 x 10 -9 m). 4  Presynaptic terminals contain numerous synaptic vesicles.he transmission of information is accomplished in two ways: 1  Electrically: the neuron is directly adjacent to other neurons. 2  Chemically: there is a space (the synaptic cleft) between the axon terminus and the adjacent neuron.