Answer to Question #152598 in Cell Biology for Cameron Hicks

Question

If the synaptic cleft between an axon terminal and a cell, was void of any enzymes to break down neurotransmitters, what would happen to cells if they were constantly being bombarded with these 'chemical messages', would the cell degrade without rich nutrient intake??

Answer 1

Yes, the cells will degrade without rich nutrients intake via a process called neurodegeneration.