Question 16 Which of the following statement accurately describes the nervous sy
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Question 16
Which of the following statement accurately describes the nervous system?
Neurons are directly connected to one another and send chemical messages throughout the body.
Nerves make up neurons, which are directly connected to one another and transmit electrical messages throughout the body.
Nerves transport chemical messengers known as hormones throughout the body.
Neurons do not directly touch, but transform electrical messages into chemical messages to transmit the message to the next neuron.
A.Neurons are directly connected to one another and send chemical messages throughout the body.
B.Nerves make up neurons, which are directly connected to one another and transmit electrical messages throughout the body.
C.Nerves transport chemical messengers known as hormones throughout the body.
D.Neurons do not directly touch, but transform electrical messages into chemical messages to transmit the message to the next neuron.
Explanation / Answer
D. Neurons do not directly touch, but transform electrical messages into chemical messages to transmit the message to the next neuron.
The axon terminals of one neuron are located close to the dendrites of another neuron, forming a connection known as synapse. Neurotransmitters are released into the synapse by the vesicles present on axon terminals.These neurotransmitters carry the message from one neuron to the next. The neurotransmitter binds on the receptor present on the dendrite of next neuron and the information is recieved and processed by the receptor.