Neurotransmitters Are

question 49

Multiple Choice

Neurotransmitters are

• A) chemicals released by cells into the surrounding extracellular fluid and affect only other nearby cells.
• B) chemicals released from certain cells that travel via the blood to target cells.
• C) released from a nerve cell and diffuse across a synaptic gap to influence the target cells.
• D) released from gap junctions directly into the cytoplasm of the connected cell.
• E) electrical signals that move between adjacent cells.

---

Definitions:

Specific

Clearly defined or identified; precise and particular.

Scholarly Articles

Research papers that have been peer reviewed and published in academic journals.

Popular Media

Refers to various forms of mass communication that reach a wide audience, including television, radio, newspapers, and the internet.

What's In It For Me?

A question individuals may ask to understand the personal benefits or gains from engaging in a particular action or decision.