EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At the end of an axon we find?
A
Action
B
Dendrites
C
Axon terminals
D
Synapse
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Axon ends in axon terminals. Axon terminals are closely placed near the dendrites of another neuron or more neurons but are not connected. Cyton is the cell body of the neuron. The axons of the neurons are surrounded myelin sheath that shows gaps throughout the length that are called nodes of Ranvier.

Detailed explanation-2: -aka synaptic boutons, axon terminals are small swellings that are found at the terminal ends of axons. They are typically the sites where synapses with other neurons are found, and neurotransmitters are stored there to communicate with other neurons via these synapses.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the end of an axon, there is a so-called axon terminal that is button-like and is responsible for providing synapses between neurons. The axon terminal contains specialized chemicals called neurotransmitters that are initially contained inside the synaptic vesicles. In humans, the axon can be over a foot long.

Detailed explanation-4: -Axon terminals (also called synaptic boutons, terminal boutons, or end-feet) are distal terminations of the telodendria (branches) of an axon.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Terminal Buttons of a neuron are the small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals called neurotransmitters. The terminal buttons form the Presynaptic Neuron of the synapse. Another term used for the presynaptic terminal button is end bulb.

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