Asked by Jamila Chase on Jun 14, 2024

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Which of the following are tiny sacs in a synaptic knob that release chemicals into the synapse?

A) synaptic vesicles
B) synaptic nodes
C) terminal buttons
D) synaptic gaps

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within a neuron that store neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that transmit signals across synapses.

Synaptic Knob

The bulbous end of a presynaptic neuron's axon terminal that houses neurotransmitters and is responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons at the synapse.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons, which allows for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals.

  • Identify the structures and functions of the components of a synapse, including synaptic vesicles, synaptic gaps, and neurotransmitter function.
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Adriana CalderonJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Synaptic vesicles are tiny sacs that store and release chemicals, known as neurotransmitters, into the synapse, which is the small gap between the synaptic knob of one neuron and the dendrite or cell body of another neuron. The neurotransmitters then bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, influencing its electrical activity. Synaptic nodes and terminal buttons are terms often used synonymously with synaptic knobs, but they do not specifically refer to the vesicles that release neurotransmitters. The term "synaptic gaps" is incorrect as it does not refer to any structure within the synaptic knob.