Chemicals That Pass Information Across the Tiny Gap Between Neurons

question 2

Multiple Choice

Chemicals that pass information across the tiny gap between neurons are called:

• A)neurotransmitters.
• B)phytohormones.
• C)gasotransmitters.
• D)semiochemicals.

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Definitions:

Liver Cells

Also known as hepatocytes, they are the main cells of the liver and play a vital role in metabolism, detoxification, and protein synthesis.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes within the cell, involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

Ribosomes

Cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis, found in the cytoplasm and on the endoplasmic reticulum.

Golgi Apparatus

A cellular organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.