The Axon Terminals of a Neuron

question 203

Multiple Choice

The axon terminals of a neuron:

• A) perform basic cellular activities.
• B) carry information toward other neurons.
• C) form connections with the next neuron.
• D) receive information from another neuron.

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Definitions:

Cellular Aging

The process by which cells progressively lose functionality and the ability to divide, contributing to the aging of an organism.

Cancerous

Pertaining to cancer; describes cells that are malignant, characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.

Supercoiling

The over- or under-winding of DNA's double helix, affecting its access for replication, transcription, and repair processes.

Sugar-Phosphate Bonds

Covalent bonds that connect sugar and phosphate molecules, forming the backbone of nucleic acid structures like DNA and RNA.