6 Questions
What is the term for the cytoplasm contained within the axon?
Axoplasm
Where are action potentials generated in a neuron?
Axon hillock
What are the structures at the terminal end of the axon called?
Telodendria
Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing neurotransmitters like acetylcholine in the terminal end of the axon?
Mitochondria
What is considered the functional part of a neuron?
Axon
What is the longest cell process extending from the cell body of a neuron called?
Nerve fiber
Study Notes
Neuron Structure
- The cytoplasm contained within the axon is called axoplasm.
- Action potentials are generated in the axon hillock of a neuron.
- The structures at the terminal end of the axon are called terminal buttons or synaptic knobs.
- The organelle responsible for synthesizing neurotransmitters like acetylcholine in the terminal end of the axon is the mitochondria.
- The functional part of a neuron is the axon, responsible for transmitting information.
- The longest cell process extending from the cell body of a neuron is called the axon.
Test your knowledge on the structure of a neuron's axon, including its components, functions, and characteristics such as axolemma, axoplasm, and the axon hillock as the trigger zone.
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