What is the function of the synaptic terminal (part of the neuron)?

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Jan 7, 2017

Synaptic terminal is axonic end of presynaptic neuron.
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Explanation:

Presynaptic neuron sends message to postsynaptic neuron by secretion of chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters: this is because at synapse the two neurons are not in direct physical contact.

The chemical messenger/neurohumor substances/neurotransmitters are stored in secretory vesicles of presynaptic axonic terminal.

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