Select the Correct Statement Regarding Chemical Synapses

question 6

Multiple Choice

Select the correct statement regarding chemical synapses.

• A) The synaptic cleft uses the action potential to transmit a chemical signal to the post synaptic cell.
• B) The release of neurotransmitter molecules gives cells the property of being electrically coupled.
• C) Cells with gap junctions use chemical synapses.
• D) Neurotransmitter receptors are located on the axons terminals of cells.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness and alertness.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord, controlling fundamental body functions.

Sleep-Wake Cycles

The natural, circadian rhythm-driven pattern of alternating sleep and wakefulness, closely tied to the 24-hour day-night cycle.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem that plays an important role in motor movement, particularly movements of the eye, and in auditory and visual processing.