On the Basis of What Evidence Were the Properties of Synapses

question 109

Multiple Choice

 On the basis of what evidence were the properties of synapses first inferred?

• A) The electron microscope
• B) Single-neuron recordings
• C) Behavioral observations
• D) PET scans

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Definitions:

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that conveys the carbon atoms within the acetyl group to the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) to be oxidized for energy production.

NADH

NADH stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (Hydrogen), a coenzyme found in all living cells that plays a fundamental role in producing energy through the process of oxidation-reduction.

Oxidized

A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons, often leading to the gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen, affecting the substance's charge and reactivity.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway occurring in the cytoplasm of cells where glucose is broken down to produce energy in the form of ATP.