In Order for a Neural Signal to Be Sent, Neurotransmitters

question 49

Multiple Choice

In order for a neural signal to be sent, neurotransmitters must move from the axon of one neuron to the dendrite of another.This reflects the importance of the:

• A)organelles.
• B)synapse.
• C)terminal buttons.
• D)dendrites.

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Definitions:

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