Which of the following prevents the neurotransmitters from leaving the synapse? a....
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Which of the following prevents the neurotransmitters from leaving the synapse?
a. oligodendroglia
b. dendrites
c. axon collaterals
d. astrocytes
e. Schwann cells
Neurotransmitters:
Neurotransmitters are chemicals used by neurons to communicate with each other. These chemicals are stored in vesicles located at the end of the pre-synaptic neurons. When an action potential occurs, the vesicles will break and the chemicals will be released into the synaptic cleft.
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The Function of Neurotransmitters
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Neurotransmitters are chemicals that trigger reactions between neurons to pass messages, a necessity to neurological activity. Explore the two functions of reuptake and degradation to learn how they apply to neurotransmitters and neurons.
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