Asked by Rachel Cessna on May 01, 2024
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What forms at a junction between two neurons?
A) myelin sheath
B) synapse
C) node
D) neurotransmitter
E) interneuron
Synapse
Region where a neuron’s axon terminals transmit signaling molecules (neurotransmitter) to another cell.
Neurons
Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
Myelin Sheath
A fatty layer that encases the axons of some neurons, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses are conducted.
- Explain the structure and importance of synapses in neural communication.
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Lydia GuzmanMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A synapse is a small gap between two neurons where communication occurs through the release of neurotransmitters from one neuron and their reception by receptors on the other neuron.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the structure and importance of synapses in neural communication.