Structures at the Ends of the Axon That Release Chemicals

question 185

Multiple Choice

Structures at the ends of the axon that release chemicals are called

• A)terminal buttons.
• B)synapses.
• C)myelin.
• D)neurotransmitters.

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Definitions:

Basalt Magma

A type of magma that is low in silica and typically originates from the upper mantle, leading to the formation of basalt rock upon cooling.

Volcanic Eruptions

A natural geologic process where magma, ash, and gases are expelled from a volcano.

Columbia Plateau

A geologic and geographic region in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, characterized by a predominately basaltic lava landscape.

Flood Basalts

Large-scale volcanic events that result in the extensive outpouring of basalt lava over vast areas, creating thick, layered volcanic rock formations.