Psychology...6 questions

 The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another. It is where communication occurs between an axon and dendrite

•  Axon Terminal

• Impulse

• Myelin

• Synapse

Answer explanation

Synapse – The junction between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another, through which the two neurons communicate.

The part of the neuron that brings information to the cell body is called a(n)...

Answer explanation

Neurons have specialize cell parts called dendrites and axons. Dendrites bring electrical signals to the cell body and axons take information away from the cell body.

The part of the neuron stores then releases neurotransmitters into the synapse is...

Answer explanation

The part of the neuron that can release neurotransmitters is the axon terminal. From the axon terminals, neurotransmitters will be released and travel across the synapse to bind to receptors on other neurons, glands, or muscle cells.

What is another name for a nerve cell?

 What is the chemical used by a neuron to transmit an impulse across a synapse to another nerve cell?

• synapse

• neurotransmitters

• axon

• threshold

Answer explanation

Neurotransmitter – A chemical released from a neuron following an action potential. The neurotransmitter travels across the synapse to excite or inhibit the target neuron. Different types of neurons use different neurotransmitters and therefore have different effects on their targets.

The part of the neuron that takes information away from the cell body is called a(n)...

Answer explanation

Neurons have specialize cell parts called dendrites and axons. Dendrites bring electrical signals to the cell body and axons take information away from the cell body.