Small-Molecule Neurochemicals Are Typically Synthesized in the ________, but Neuropeptides

question 126

Multiple Choice

 Small-molecule neurochemicals are typically synthesized in the ________, but neuropeptides are synthesized in the ______.

• A) cell body, axon terminal
• B) axon terminal, cell body
• C) axon terminal, axon terminal
• D) cell body, cell body

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Definitions:

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, which serve as a major source of energy for the body.

Saturated Fatty Acids

Fats whose molecular structures are saturated with hydrogen, such as fats in meat, butter, and eggs.

Animal Fat

Fat derived from animals, used in cooking and food production, and known for its high content of saturated fats and cholesterol.

Liquid at Room Temperature

A state in which a substance exists in a fluid form at approximately 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, indicating its physical property under standard conditions.