The space between two neurons is called the ________.

A. synapse
B. terminal button
C. vesicle
D. soma


Answer: A. synapse

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Postganglionic sympathetic axons are carried from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerve by the

A.  white rami communicantes. B.  superior cervical ganglion. C.  gray rami communicantes. D.  splanchnic nerves. E.  pterygopalatine ganglion.

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The lateral horns of the spinal cord contain

A. axons of sensory neurons and interneuron cell bodies. B. axons of sensory and motor neurons. C. axons of motor neurons and interneuron cell bodies. D. axons of interneurons. E. cell bodies of autonomic motor neurons.

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When a car burns gasoline, the majority of the gasoline's chemical energy is transformed to sound and heat

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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