The Portion of a Neuron That Carries a Signal Toward

question 7

Multiple Choice

The portion of a neuron that carries a signal toward the cell body is the

• A) soma.
• B) axon terminal.
• C) presynaptic membrane.
• D) dendrite.
• E) glial membrane.

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Definitions:

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule that participates in the citric acid cycle and gluconeogenesis within cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide.

Mitochondria

Cellular organelles often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, where respiration and energy production occur.

Lactate

A byproduct of anaerobic metabolism in tissues, often associated with strenuous exercise or metabolic dysregulation.