Multiple Choice
Which pancreatic hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogen breakdown in the liver?
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10. Cell Signaling
Introduction to Cell Signaling
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the structure of a typical chemical synapse?
A
A presynaptic neuron, a synaptic cleft, and a postsynaptic cell
B
A postsynaptic neuron, a myelin sheath, and a dendrite
C
A presynaptic neuron, a gap junction, and a Schwann cell
D
A synaptic vesicle, a nucleus, and a mitochondrion
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the definition of a chemical synapse. A chemical synapse is a specialized junction where a neuron communicates with another cell (which could be another neuron, a muscle cell, or a gland cell) by releasing chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.
Step 2: Identify the key components of a chemical synapse. These include: (1) the presynaptic neuron, which releases neurotransmitters; (2) the synaptic cleft, which is the small gap between the presynaptic and postsynaptic cells; and (3) the postsynaptic cell, which receives the signal via receptors.
Step 3: Analyze the options provided in the question. Look for the option that includes all three components: a presynaptic neuron, a synaptic cleft, and a postsynaptic cell.
Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options. For example, options mentioning structures like a myelin sheath, gap junction, Schwann cell, or mitochondrion are not directly part of the chemical synapse structure.
Step 5: Select the correct answer based on the components of a chemical synapse. Ensure that the chosen option aligns with the definition and structure of a typical chemical synapse as described in Step 2.
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