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An axon terminal is the structure of a neuron (a single cell of the central or peripheral nervous system) at the end of it's axon that forms a synapse with another neuron. Generally, the axon terminal is the point at which a neuron passes information to the neurons with which it is connected.
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What are small distal branches of an axon?
Small distal branches of an axon are called axon terminals or synaptic terminals. These structures are specialized endings of the axon that release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons or muscle cells. The axon terminals facilitate the transmission of signals between neurons at synapses.
What portion of a neuron should be called its secretory component?
Axon/Axon terminals
The axon of each motor neuron has numerous endings are called what?
The tip of a neuron's axon culminates in several endings call terminal buttons. When an action potential is conducted down the axon, this is where it goes.
What does an axon end in?
An axon typically ends in small branches called axon terminals. These terminals are responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons or muscle cells through structures called synapses.
What structure releases neurotransmitters?
The axon terminals
How does an axon release neurostransmitter?
An axon sends signal from dendrites to terminals to release neurotransmitters
What separates axon terminals?
The synaptic cleft, a small gap filled with extracellular fluid, separates axon terminals from the postsynaptic membrane of the neighboring neuron. This separation allows for the release of neurotransmitters from the axon terminal to signal the next neuron.
What are found at the end of each axon?
Axon terminals, also called synaptic terminals or terminal boutons, are found at the end of each axon. These structures are responsible for transmitting signals to the dendrites of neighboring neurons or to a target cell. At the axon terminals, neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft to facilitate communication between neurons.
What do axon terminals attach with to make a synapse?
Dendrites.
As a general rule communication within a neuron progresses from?
the dendrites to the axon to the axon terminals and then to the cell body.
What is the term used to describe the rounded areas on the ends of the axon terminals?
The term used to describe the rounded areas on the ends of the axon terminals is "synaptic end bulbs" or "synaptic boutons". These structures contain neurotransmitters that are released into the synapse to communicate with the next neuron.
The branching fibers of the axon end in axon terminals and link with parts of other neurons?
Yes, axon terminals are specialized structures at the ends of axons that form connections with other neurons, muscles, or glands. These terminals release neurotransmitters that carry signals across the synapse to communicate with the next neuron or target cell, allowing for the transmission of information in the nervous system.
