Asked by Sanaz Talebzadeh on Jul 10, 2024
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What is the term used to describe the bulbs located at the end of the axon?
A) axon terminals
B) synaptic vesicles
C) synapses
D) receptor sites
Bulbs
Structures found in some plants, serving as storage organs during dormancy and allowing for vegetative reproduction.
Axon Terminals
Enlarged ends of axonal branches of the neuron, specialized for communication between cells.
End Of The Axon
The terminal part of a neuron's axon, where neurotransmitters are released to send signals to other neurons or muscle cells.
- Examine the processes involved in neural communication, emphasizing the function of neurotransmitters.
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Jillian FalardeauJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Axon terminals are the bulbs located at the end of the axon that contain neurotransmitters and are responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons or muscles. Synaptic vesicles and receptor sites are components of the axon terminals, but they do not describe the bulbs themselves. Synapses refer to the junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle, but not specifically to the bulbs at the end of the axon.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the processes involved in neural communication, emphasizing the function of neurotransmitters.