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presynaptic membrane

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presynaptic membrane
n.
The part of the cell membrane of an axon terminal that faces the cell membrane of the neuron or muscle fiber with which the axon terminal establishes a synapse.


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Choline is recycled by an active pump at the presynaptic membrane for the formation of more acetylcholine.
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