How are neurons structurally adapted to chemically transmit impulses to neighboring neurons?

A) They have numerous nodes of Ranvier.
B) They have numerous dendrites.
C) They have Schwann cells that surround axons.
D) None of the listed responses is correct
E) Axon terminals contain neurotransmitters within synaptic vesicles.


Ans: E) Axon terminals contain neurotransmitters within synaptic vesicles.

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