_____ Are Individual Neurons or Groups of Neurons in the Brain's

question 40

Multiple Choice

_____ are individual neurons or groups of neurons in the brain's visual system that respond to particular characteristics of a stimulus.

• A)Rods
• B)Blind spots
• C)Bipolar cells
• D)Feature detectors

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Definitions:

Presynaptic Activation

The process by which an action potential in a neuron stimulates the release of neurotransmitters from the presynaptic terminal.

Electrical Synapses

A type of synapse in which electrical signals are directly passed from one neuron to another through gap junctions, allowing for rapid communication.

Chemical Synapses

Specialized junctions through which neurons signal to each other and to non-neuronal cells via chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.

Nervous System

The network of neurons and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body, coordinating actions and sensory information.