Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-Synapse in which neurotransmitters decrease the chance of an action potential on the postsynaptic cell.

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An inhibitory synapse decreases the chance of an action potential.

Answer: H 
 A synapse is the junction between two neurons where information is transmitted.

Answer: D 
 An excitatory synapse increases the chance of an action potential.

Answer: A 
 Synaptic knobs are the swellings at the ends of axons that release neurotransmitters.

Answer: F 
 An axon is a long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses.

Answer: I 
 A sensory neuron is a neuron that responds to input from sensory receptors.

Answer: E 
 A motor neuron is a neuron that sends impulses to muscles or glands to produce a response.

Answer: C 
 A dendrite is a branching extension of a neuron that receives input from other neurons.

Answer: J 
 Ion channels are proteins that allow ions to pass through the cell membrane, generating electrical signals in neurons.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct