Match the Structure with the Correct Description

question 38

Short Answer

Match the structure with the correct description.
-signaling molecules that transmit action potentials across a synapse
A)nerve
B)axon
C)dendrite
D)chemical synapse
E)trigger zone
F)motor neuron
G)sensory neuron
H)interneuron
I)neurotransmitter
J)meninges

• A)nerve
• B)axon
• C)dendrite
• D)chemical synapse
• E)trigger zone
• F)motor neuron
• G)sensory neuron
• H)interneuron
• I)neurotransmitter
• J)meninges

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Definitions:

Hepatic Portal System

A system of veins that carries nutrient-rich blood from the digestive organs to the liver for detoxification and metabolism before it enters the general circulation.

Detoxify Substances

The process by which toxic substances are removed or transformed into less harmful compounds in the body.

Capillary Beds

Networks of capillaries within body tissues that facilitate exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues.

Median Cubital Vein

A superficial vein located at the elbow, which is often used for venipuncture or to administer intravenous therapy.