Which Part of the Neuron Secretes Neurotransmitters

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which part of the neuron secretes neurotransmitters

• A) neuromodulators 
• B) dendrites 
• C) myelin sheaths 
• D) terminal buttons

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Definitions:

Homeostatic

Relating to homeostasis, the process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition.

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to specific stimuli that are designed to protect the body and maintain homeostasis, occurring without conscious thought.

Knee-Jerk Reflex

Another term for the patellar reflex, indicating the spontaneous kicking movement of the lower leg in response to a sharp tap on the patellar tendon.

Inhibitory Interneurons

Neurons that decrease the likelihood of a target neuron firing, playing a key role in the modulation of neural circuits.