NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a synapse?
A
The space between the axon of one neuron and the cell that is receiving a signal
B
a chemical signalling molecule
C
a type of neuron
D
a part of the axon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A synapse is made up of a presynaptic and postsynaptic terminal. The presynaptic terminal is at the end of an axon and is the place where the electrical signal (the action potential) is converted into a chemical signal (neurotransmitter release).

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The space between an axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron is called the (c) synaptic cleft.

Detailed explanation-3: -There is a small gap between the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron and the membrane of the postsynaptic cell, and this gap is called the synaptic cleft.

Detailed explanation-4: -The neurotransmitters carry the message with them into the synapse. The synapse is the space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of another neuron. neuron, called receptors. The neurotransmitters fit into the receptors like keys in locks.

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