Where Does Summation Occur

question 33

Multiple Choice

Where does summation occur?

• A) in the synaptic cleft
• B) in the dendrites
• C) at the trigger zone
• D) in the neuron nucleus
• E) in the neuroplasm

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, essential for cellular function.

Polar (Hydrophilic) Region

A part of a molecule that has a tendency to interact with water through hydrogen bonding or electrostatic interaction, making it soluble in water.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, providing a barrier and regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, forming bilayers that act as a barrier in cells.