Electrical Signals Are Transmitted to the Synaptic Terminals Along the

question 71

Multiple Choice

Electrical signals are transmitted to the synaptic terminals along the

• A) glia.
• B) synapse.
• C) dendrite.
• D) cell body.
• E) axon.

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Definitions:

Antagonist

A substance that blocks or dampens a biological response by binding to and blocking a receptor rather than activating it.

Neurotransmitter

Compounds responsible for transmitting signals between neurons through synapses within the nervous system.

Agonist

An agonist is a chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and activates them, mimicking the effects of naturally occurring substances and potentially influencing physiological and psychological processes.

Autonomic Neuron

A nerve cell that governs function in the autonomic nervous system, responsible for involuntary body functions like heart rate and digestion.