Examine the Neurotransmitters in the Synapse in the Accompanying Figure

question 21

Multiple Choice

Examine the neurotransmitters in the synapse in the accompanying figure.What might happen to these neurotransmitters after they have carried the signal to the receiving neuron? The neurotransmitters are ______.

• A) transported back to the sending neuron
• B) absorbed by the receiving neuron
• C) incorporated into the membrane structure of the receiving neuron
• D) incorporated into the membrane structure of the sending neuron

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Definitions:

Episiotomy

A surgical incision made in the perineum (the area between the vagina and the anus) to widen the vaginal opening for childbirth.

Perineum

The region of the body between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx in both sexes, separating the genital region from the anal area.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to nourish newborns, located in the breasts in human females.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs within the lungs where gas exchange between air and blood occurs, essential for respiratory function.