Where Are Most Synapses Formed

question 19

Multiple Choice

Where are most synapses formed?

• A) on the dendrites of postsynaptic neurons
• B) on cell bodies
• C) on axon terminals
• D) on oligodendrocytes
• E) on Schwann cells

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atomic particles of sodium, essential in the body for maintaining blood pressure and fluid balance, and facilitating nerve and muscle functions.

Axon

A neuron, or nerve cell, features a long, slender outgrowth which is primarily involved in sending electrical messages away from the neuron's main body.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Electrical Conduction

The movement of electrically charged particles through a transmission medium.