Explain How Smoke Detectors Work

question 11

Essay

Explain how smoke detectors work.

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Definitions:

Sodium

A chemical element, symbol Na, that is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal and is used in various compounds and biological functions.

Synaptic Cleft

The tiny gap between neurons at a synapse, through which neurotransmitters are released to transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another.

Axon Terminal

The endpoint of a neuron, where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals to other neurons or muscle cells.

Vesicles

Small fluid-filled sacs within the body or cells used in the transport of molecules.