The Amount of Force It Takes to Compress or Twist

question 5

Short Answer

The amount of force it takes to compress or twist a spring a certain amount is called _____________.

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Definitions:

Presynaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs located in the presynaptic terminal of a neuron containing neurotransmitters that are released into the synaptic cleft upon stimulation.

Axon Terminals

The endings of axons responsible for releasing neurotransmitters to send signals across synapses to other neurons.

Axon Hillocks

A specialized part of the cell body (or soma) of a neuron that connects to the axon, playing a critical role in the generation of action potentials.

Neurofibrils

Fine, filamentous structures within nerve cells that provide support and are involved in the transmission of impulses.