What Specific Part of the Neuron Communicates with a Target

question 53

Multiple Choice

What specific part of the neuron communicates with a target cell and serves as the secretory region of the cell?

• A) axon terminals (synaptic knobs)
• B) myelin sheath
• C) cell body
• D) dendrites

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Definitions:

Lobotomy

A psychosurgical procedure once used to calm uncontrollably emotional or violent patients. The procedure cut the nerves connecting the frontal lobes to the emotion-controlling centers of the inner brain.

Egas Moniz

António Egas Moniz was a Portuguese neurologist and the developer of cerebral angiography, as well as a Nobel Laureate for his work on prefrontal leucotomy.

Surgical Procedure

A medical operation undertaken to repair, remove, or replace a part of the body, often involving incisions.

Psychosurgery

A branch of neurosurgery that involves severing or otherwise disabling areas of the brain to treat a personality disorder, behavior disorder, or other mental illnesses.