A Message in the Brain Is "Ferried" Across the Synapse

question 88

Multiple Choice

A message in the brain is "ferried" across the synapse by a ________, which pours out information contained in chemicals when it crosses the synapse.

• A) myelin sheath
• B) dendrite
• C) neurotransmitter
• D) terminal button

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