A Beta Particle Is Another Name for A(n)

question 35

Multiple Choice

A beta particle is another name for a(n)

• A)electron.
• B)proton.
• C)neutron.
• D)helium nucleus.
• E)photon.

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Definitions:

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information.

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and other structures vital for cell function.

Terminal Buttons

Small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals called neurotransmitters into the synapse.

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap at a synapse between neurons, through which neurotransmitters are released and received.