When Our Bodies Need a Sudden Burst of Energy, Glucose

question 55

True/False

When our bodies need a sudden burst of energy, glucose is converted into carbon dioxide and water.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals released by neurons to transmit signals to other neurons or muscles, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Axon Terminal

The endpoint of a neuron's axon where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals to another neuron or effector cell.

Synaptic Vesicle

A synaptic vesicle is a small, spherical vesicle that contains neurotransmitters and is found within the terminal of a nerve fiber.

Sensory Impulses

Electrical signals that are generated by sensory receptors and travel along sensory neurons to the brain, where they are interpreted as sensations like touch, taste, sound, and sight.