Asked by Victoria Brungot on Jul 27, 2024
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Axons contain ________.
A) the trigger zone
B) foot processes
C) Nissl bodies
D) the soma
E) the rough endoplasmic reticulum
Nissl Bodies
Nissl bodies are stacks of rough endoplasmic reticulum found in neurons, essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitter proteins.
Axons
Long, slender projections of nerve cells which conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
A network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of a cell, studded with ribosomes involved in protein synthesis and folding.
- Identify specific components of neurons, such as axons, dendrites, and cell bodies, and their roles in neuron function.
Verified Answer
MK
Mbatona KamuaruumaJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The trigger zone is a part of the neuron located at the junction of the axon hillock and the initial segment of the axon, where action potentials are initiated.
Learning Objectives
- Identify specific components of neurons, such as axons, dendrites, and cell bodies, and their roles in neuron function.