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APUS57

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A large, dense-core vesicle found in the axon terminal is likely to contain
 
  a. peptide neurotransmitters
  b. neurotransmitter receptors.
  c. enzymes that degrade transmitter molecules.
  d. synthesis peptides.
  e. nonpeptide transmitter molecules.

Question 2

The largest number of small vesicles would be expected to be located within the _______ of a neuron.
 
  a. dendritic spines
  b. soma
  c. postsynaptic membrane
  d. release zone
  e. axon hillock



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. peptide neurotransmitters.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. release zone





 

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