Term Name: presynaptic active zone membrane
Synonyms: active zone plasma membrane, active zone pre-synaptic plasma membrane, active zone presynaptic plasma membrane, pre-synaptic active zone membrane
Definition: The membrane portion of the presynaptic active zone; it is the site where docking and fusion of synaptic vesicles occurs for the release of neurotransmitters.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0048787]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: presynaptic active zone presynaptic membrane
has parts: extrinsic component of presynaptic active zone membrane
is a type of: membrane synaptic membrane