"Synapses Are Connections Between the Axon of One Neuron and the Dendrite

question 48

Multiple Choice

"Synapses are connections between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron,where neurotransmitters transmit a chemical signal." How would you modify this statement to make it more complete? (Check all that apply.)

• A)The statement needs no modification.
• B)Synapses can also form between an axon and a cell soma.
• C)Neuromuscular synapses form between the axon of a neuron and a muscle.
• D)Synapses often form among the parts of a single cell.
• E)Synapses can be electrical as well as chemical.

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Penfield

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