In the Accompanying Figure, Each of the Components Connected by Wires

question 71

Multiple Choice

In the accompanying figure, each of the components connected by wires is called a ____.

• A) client
• B) node
• C) workstation
• D) server

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Definitions:

Postsynaptic Membrane

The region of a neuron that receives and responds to neurotransmitters from the presynaptic neuron during synaptic transmission.

Receptor

A specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to changes in the environment, such as chemicals, heat, or light.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals released by neurons to transmit signals to other neurons or muscles, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Axon Terminal

The endpoint of a neuron's axon where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals to another neuron or effector cell.