ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This part of the neuron stores then releases neurotransmitters into the synapse.
A
Axon
B
Dendrite
C
Myelin Sheath
D
Axon Terminal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles of axon terminal and are released into the synaptic cleft.

Detailed explanation-2: -An axon terminal. Neurotransmitters are located in a part of the neuron called the axon terminal. They’re stored within thin-walled sacs called synaptic vesicles. Each vesicle can contain thousands of neurotransmitter molecules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acetylcholine, for example, is the neurotransmitter that is released by a neuron to stimulate a muscle cell. If the axon terminal fails to release acetylcholine, there will be no chemical to activate the target muscle.

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