Question

11) In classical neurotransmission (axo-dendritic synapses), postsynaptic cellular processes that receive information, in the form of a neurotransmitter, from the presynaptic neuron are termed

Dendrites

Axon

Soma

Myelin Sheath

12) Which neuronal structure is covered by glia and is responsible for the propagation of the action potential?

Soma

Axon

Dendrites

Receptors

13) Identify the neuronal structure associated with neurotransmitter release.

Axon

Axon terminal

Dendrites

Soma

Answer 1

11)

In classical neuro transmission, The neurotransmitters released at the end of presynaptic neuron reach and stimulate the postsynaptic neuron through the axon terminals. The classical neurotransmission is also known as axcoaxonic transmission. This transmission occurs between axons of presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons and results in anterograde communication. Option 2 is correct.

12)

The glial cells wrap around an axon of a nerve cell forming a covering called myelin sheath. The myelin sheath insulates the neuron and myelin leaves gaps on axon and these gaps are called nodes of ranvier. Option 2 is correct.

13)

The axon terminal carries the synaptic vesicles that contain neurotransmitters. Thus, axon terminal is the structure associated with neurotransmitter release. Option 2 is correct.