Multiple Choice
Even at rest, most neurons have periodic production of action potentials, known as the ____.
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45. Nervous System
Neurons and Action Potentials
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The point of connection between two communicating neurons is called the ________.
A
axon hillock
B
synapse
C
myelin sheath
D
node of Ranvier
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Understand the structure of a neuron: A neuron consists of a cell body (soma), dendrites (which receive signals), and an axon (which transmits signals).
Learn about how neurons communicate: Neurons communicate with each other through specialized junctions where the axon terminal of one neuron meets the dendrite or cell body of another neuron.
Define the term 'synapse': The synapse is the point of connection where the signal is transmitted from one neuron to another, either chemically (via neurotransmitters) or electrically.
Eliminate incorrect options: The 'axon hillock' is the region where the axon connects to the cell body and is involved in initiating action potentials, not communication between neurons. The 'myelin sheath' insulates the axon to speed up signal transmission, and the 'node of Ranvier' is a gap in the myelin sheath that facilitates rapid signal conduction.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'synapse,' as it is the specific structure where communication between two neurons occurs.
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