Synapses Are _____

question 106

Multiple Choice

Synapses are _____.

• A) intersections where the axons of one neuron meet the dendrites of another neuron
• B) where neurons make direct contact with one another
• C) chemical structures that allow dendrites to send their messages to axons
• D) the area where neurons determine whether a stimulus exceeds the absolute threshold or not

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Definitions:

Elements Of Unsaturation

A measure indicating the total number of pi bonds and rings in a molecule, useful in determining molecular structure.

Molecular Formula

A way of expressing information about the atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound, using symbols for the elements and numerical subscripts indicating the number of atoms involved.

Carbon-Carbon Double Bond

A chemical bond between two carbon atoms involving four bonding electrons, the basis of alkenes' structure and reactivity.

Geometry

The branch of mathematics concerning the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional analogs.