At the End of Each Branch of an Axon, There

question 238

Multiple Choice

At the end of each branch of an axon, there is a tiny swelling called a ________.

• A) synaptic knob
• B) receptor site
• C) synaptic vesicle
• D) synaptic cleft

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Definitions:

Feedback Loop

A system in which glands regulate each other’s functioning through a series of hormonal messages.

Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, important for controlling growth, metabolism, and the function of other glands in the endocrine system.

Estrogen Production

The process by which the female body produces estrogen, a key hormone responsible for the regulation of the reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Puberty

A developmental stage in humans and other primates where the body undergoes physical and hormonal changes, leading to sexual maturity.