Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1) The expanded portion of the axonal branch that faces a region of the sarcolemma are called synaptic terminals
2) A region of the sarcolemma that faces an expanded portion of an axonal branch is the motor end plate.
3) A space that separates the sarcolemma from the axon membrane is the synaptic vesicle.
4) The cytoplasm of the synaptic knob contains mitochondria as well as vesicles containing acetylcholine.
5) The sarcoplasmic reticulum conducts action potentials from the sarcolemma into the cell.
1) TRUE
2) TRUE
3) FALSE
4) TRUE
5) FALSE
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