Questions: Which part of a neuron sends the information to other neurons in a synaptic connection?
Select one:
a. soma
b. dendrites
c. axon
d. terminal buttons
Transcript text: Which part of a neuron sends the information to other neurons in a synaptic connection?
Select one:
a. soma
b. dendrites
c. axon
d. terminal buttons
Solution
The answer is the third one (c): axon.
Explanation for each option:
a. Soma: The soma, or cell body, contains the nucleus and is responsible for maintaining the life of the neuron. It does not send information to other neurons.
b. Dendrites: Dendrites receive information from other neurons and conduct it towards the soma. They do not send information to other neurons.
c. Axon: The axon is the part of the neuron that transmits information away from the soma to other neurons, muscles, or glands. It is the correct answer.
d. Terminal buttons: Terminal buttons are located at the end of the axon and release neurotransmitters into the synapse. While they play a crucial role in the synaptic connection, they are not the part of the neuron that sends the information; that role belongs to the axon.
Summary:
The part of a neuron that sends information to other neurons in a synaptic connection is the axon.