Arrival of an Action Potential at an Axon Terminal Results

question 67

Short Answer

Arrival of an action potential at an axon terminal results in the release of ________.

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Definitions:

Neuron

A neuron is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Nerve Bundles

Collections of nerve fibers (axons) wrapped together, transmitting electrical impulses within the nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for coordinating sensory information and response.

Peripheral Nervous System

The component of the nervous system that includes nerves and ganglia situated outside the brain and spinal cord.