When a Nerve Impulse Reaches the Transmissive Segment of a Neuron

question 5

Multiple Choice

When a nerve impulse reaches the transmissive segment of a neuron,

• A) calcium is pumped into the neuron and neurotransmitter diffuses out through channels.
• B) calcium is released from the neuron along with neurotransmitter from synaptic vesicles.
• C) calcium diffuses into the neuron and neurotransmitter is released by exocytosis.
• D) calcium and neurotransmitter diffuse into the synaptic knob.
• E) calcium is immediately pumped out of the neuron and vesicles of neurotransmitter undergo phagocytosis.

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A type of lipid molecule that is a major component of all cell membranes, known for its structure with a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head.

Dipeptide

A molecule consisting of two amino acids joined by a single peptide bond.

Dehydration Reaction

A chemical reaction in which two molecules are joined together with the removal of water, common in the synthesis of organic compounds.

Hydrolysis Reaction

Splitting of a chemical bond by the addition of water, with the H+ going to one molecule and the OH− going to the other.