Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True for Neurotransmitters

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT True for neurotransmitters?

• A)A neurotransmitter conveys a message to a neighboring neuron by traveling along the axon to the terminal fibers.
• B)Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles.
• C)Neurotransmitters find their way to neuron receptor sites and subsequently trigger firing.
• D)When the neural impulse reaches the axon terminals, the vesicles release varying amounts of neurotransmitters.

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Definitions:

Axon Fibers

Extensions of a neuron that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions, with the left hemisphere generally managing logic and language, and the right handling spatial abilities and creativity.

Stem Cells

Undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more stem cells, playing a crucial role in growth, repair, and regeneration in the body.

Gene Fragments

Partial segments of DNA that do not necessarily represent complete genes, but can play roles in genetic testing and research.